Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS or NaDS), sodium laurilsulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)11SO4Na. It is an anionic surfactant used in many cleaning and hygiene products. The salt is of an organosulfate consisting of a 12-carbon tail attached to a sulfate group, giving the material the amphiphilic properties required of a detergent. Derived from inexpensive coconut and palm oils, it is a common component of many domestic cleaning products.
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IUPAC name
Sodium lauryl sulfate
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Other names
Sodium monododecyl sulfate; Sodium lauryl sulfate; Sodium monolauryl sulfate; Sodium dodecanesulfate; Sodium coco-sulfate; dodecyl alcohol, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt; n-dodecyl sulfate sodium; Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt;
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CAS Number
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151–21–3 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:8984 |
ChEMBL | ChEMBL23393 |
ChemSpider | 8677 |
DrugBank | DB00815 |
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PubChem | 3423265 |
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Chemical formula | NaC12H25SO4 |
Molar mass | 288.372 g/mol |
Appearance | white or cream-colored solid |
Odor | odorless |
Density | 1.01 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 206 °C (403 °F; 479 K) |
Refractive index (nD) | 1.461 |
ATC code | A06AG11 |
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LD50 (Median dose)
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1288 mg/kg (rat, oral) |