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CAS 22767-50-6

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Sodium heptanesulfonate

Description:
Sodium heptanesulfonate is an organic compound characterized by its sulfonate functional group, which imparts significant solubility in water and makes it an effective surfactant. It is a sodium salt of heptanesulfonic acid, featuring a long hydrophobic hydrocarbon chain (heptane) and a hydrophilic sulfonate group. This amphiphilic nature allows it to reduce surface tension and stabilize emulsions, making it useful in various applications, including detergents, wetting agents, and in biochemical assays. Sodium heptanesulfonate is often employed in the field of chromatography, particularly in ion-exchange processes, due to its ability to interact with charged species. It is generally considered to have low toxicity, but like many chemical substances, it should be handled with care, following appropriate safety guidelines. Its stability under a range of pH conditions and temperatures further enhances its utility in laboratory and industrial settings.
Formula:C7H16O3S·Na
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H16O3S.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-11(8,9)10;/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,8,9,10);
InChI key:InChIKey=GVBFBKODLPVQOA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CCCCCC)S(=O)(=O)O.[Na]
Synonyms:
  • 1-Heptanesulfonic Acid, Sodium Salt
  • 1-Heptanesulfonic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
  • Heptylsulfonic acid sodium salt
  • Sodium 1-heptanesulfonate
  • Sodium heptanesulfonate
  • Sodium heptylsulfonate
  • Sodium n-heptylsulfonate
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