Octyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

Ref. 3D-FT180484

Product Information

• Name: Octyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Octyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate is a hydrophobic, non-polar compound that is used as an external antibacterial agent. It has been shown to have a high uptake in the outermost layer of the skin and in the mucous membranes of the mouth and vagina. Octyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate has been demonstrated to be effective against gram-negative bacteria, although it is not active against gram-positive bacteria. The solubility parameter for octyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate is log S = -1.5 (at 25°C).; The chemical structure of octyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate consists of an aromatic ring with three methyl groups attached to the central carbon atom. This compound is made up of a mixture of two different isomers: 1-(4-methoxycarbonyl)butyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate and 1-(4-car

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 284.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O₃S
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid