Thermo Scientific Chemicals Dodecyl sulfate, sodium salt, 99%, for biochemistry

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Denatures and solubilizes proteins for electrophoresis.Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate is an anionic detergent used to function as a protein denaturant. It is mainly used in detergents for laundry with many cleaning applications. It finds application in the determination of protein molecular weight by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and in the analysis of hemoglobin. In food products, it is used as an emulsifying agent and a whipping aid. It is widely found in toothpastes, shampoos, shaving creams and bubble bath formulations due to its thickening effect and ability to create a lather.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in ethanol.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 151-21-3
• Molecular Formula: C12H25NaO4S

• Color: White to Beige
• Quantity: 500 g
• Formula Weight: 288.38
• MDL Number: MFCD00036175
• Melting Point: 206.0°C
• InChI Key: DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: [Na+].CCCCCCCCCCCCOS([O-])(=O)=O
• IUPAC Name: sodium dodecyl sulfate
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 288.38
• Purity: 99%, Biochemical
• Solubility: Solubility in water: 130g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: partly soluble in alcohol, soluble 75g/L in ethanol (20°C)
• Synonym: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Assay: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dodecyl sulfate, sodium salt

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only