Sodium lauryl ether sulfate

CAS: 68585-34-2

Ref. 3D-FS71695

Product Information

• Name: Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is a surfactant that is used as an analytical agent, solubilizer, or in wastewater treatment. It can also be used as a conditioning agent and solute. Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is used in the manufacturing of detergents and toothpaste. Sodium lauryl ether sulfate has a dodecyl chain with 10-18 carbon atoms and a hydrophobic end group. The molecule measures 2-5 microns in diameter and can be divided into three parts: the hydrophilic head (sodium), the hydrophobic tail (lauryl), and the phosphate group (-O-P(O)(OH)2). Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is biodegradable and has been shown to have no adverse effects on Caco-2 cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 376.49
• Formula: C₁₆H₃₃NaO₆S
• Color/Form: Powder