Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

C₁₈H₂₉NaO₃S

IUPAC: Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate

CAS: 25155-30-0

Overview

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS) is the most widely used anionic surfactant in household detergents. It replaced soap for most cleaning applications.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 29 1.0080
Carbon C 18 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×29
8.4%
C
Carbon ×18
62.0%
O
Oxygen ×3
13.8%
Na
Sodium ×1
6.6%
S
Sulfur ×1
9.2%

Uses

  • • Laundry detergent
  • • Dishwashing liquid
  • • Industrial cleaner
  • • Emulsifier

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The backbone of the detergent industry, found in most household cleaning products worldwide

Safety

  • ⚠ Skin irritant at high concentration

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCC1=CC=CC=C1S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
348.48 g/mol
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
348.1735
TPSA
65.6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
12
Heavy Atoms
23
Complexity
365.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate (C₁₈H₂₉NaO₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate has a molar mass of 348.48 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate at room temperature?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate?
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate (C₁₈H₂₉NaO₃S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Sulfur (S).