Sodium lauryl sulfate
CAS 151-21-3C12H25NaO4S288.38 g/mol
Sodium dodecyl sulfate is an organic sodium salt that is the sodium salt of dodecyl hydrogen sulfate. It has a role as a detergent and a protein denaturant. It contains a dodecyl sulfate.
IUPAC: sodium dodecyl sulfate
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 399 to 405 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | greater than 1.1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Dodecyl sulfate, [sodium salt] appears as white to pale yellow paste or liquid with a mild odor. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
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HS Code(s): 3402
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