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The prefix 'myristyl' denotes an organic residue derived from myristyl alcohol; 'betaine' denotes a derivative of the amino acid glycine, which is a by-product of sugar production, inter alia, from sugar beet molasses (beta vulgaris, hence 'betaine').
The ester compound myristyl betaine acts as antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, e.g. of hair), surfactant (washing-active substance), skin care product and foaming agent (increases the foaming and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer