Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S

IUPAC: Sodium dodecyl sulfate

CAS: 151-21-3

Genel Bakış

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is one of the most widely used anionic surfactants. It creates the foamy lather in toothpaste, shampoo, and soap. In biochemistry, it is used in SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis to denature proteins and give them uniform charge.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 25 1,0080
Carbon C 12 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Elementel Bileşim

H
8,7%
C
50,0%
O
22,2%
Na
8,0%
S
11,1%

Kullanımlar

  • Shampoo and body wash foaming agent
  • Toothpaste surfactant
  • SDS-PAGE protein electrophoresis
  • Industrial cleaning

İlginç Gerçekler

  • Every biochemistry student has used SDS-PAGE, which separates proteins by size using this surfactant

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Skin and eye irritant
  • ⚠ Can cause mouth ulcers in toothpaste for some people
  • ⚠ Not toxic at typical use concentrations

Structure

SMILES

CCCCCCCCCCCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Özellikler

Tür
salt
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
288,37 g/mol
Yoğunluk
1,0100 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
206,0 °C
Çözünürlük
150 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
288,1371
TPSA
74,8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
12
Heavy Atoms
18
Complexity
249,0

Diğer Adları

SLS SDS Sodium dodecyl sulfate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium dodecyl sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate has a molar mass of 288.372 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate at room temperature?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Sulfur (S).