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Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate, 97%, for electrophoresis, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
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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
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Melting Point | ∼206°C |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Linear Formula | CH3(CH2)11OSO3Na |
| UN Number | UN2926 |
| Beilstein | 3599286 |
| Merck Index | 14,8636 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water; Slightly soluble in ethanol. |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;dodecyl sulfate |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| M28L017 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/01/2025 | J64241.22,J64241.14,J64241.36 |
| W16I007 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/11/2022 | J64241.22,J64241.14,J64241.36 |
| E06X049 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | J64241.22,J64241.14,J64241.36 |
| S27E069 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | J64241.22,J64241.14,J64241.36 |
| N10C032 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | J64241.22,J64241.14,J64241.36 |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate, ultrapure
- Danger
- Flammable solid Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only
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