Myristyl Betaine

Myristyl Betaine

AKA “N-(carboxymethyl)-N, inner salt, Myristyl dimethyl glycine, Myristyl dimethyl betaine, (Carboxylatomethyl)dimethyltetradecylammonium, EINECS 220-006-9, N-TETRADECYL BETAINE”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Myristyl betaine

AKA: N-(carboxymethyl)-N, Inner salt, Myristyl dimethyl glycine, Myristyl dimethyl betaine, (Carboxylatomethyl)dimethyltetradecylammonium, EINECS 220-006-9, N-TETRADECYL BETAINE

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while conditioning hair and skin. It creates a rich lather and helps reduce static, leaving your hair smooth and manageable.

Effective at 4.91%

Formula

C18H37NO2

Mol. Weight

299.50

CAS #

2601-33-4

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Antistatic

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from myristic acid (a fatty acid from coconut and palm oils). Created to provide mild cleansing properties while reducing skin irritation compared to harsher detergents.