Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S

IUPAC: Sodium dodecyl sulfate

CAS: 151-21-3

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
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

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ 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+]

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
288,37 g/mol
Mật độ
1,0100 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
206,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

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).