👉 The term "isethionate" refers to a type of ester that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is composed of one or more carbon-carbon bonds between two amino groups (a keto group, which is part of the amide bond) and an alpha-hydroxy group. The presence of the alpha-hydroxy group provides a mechanism for the synthesis of esters from organic molecules. Isethions are commonly used in personal care products such as soaps,
