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Sodium dodecyl sulfate

≥99%, Molecular Biology grade

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate, Molecular Biology Grade, SDS, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H25NaO4S
CAS Number:
151-21-3
Molecular Weight:
288.38
UNSPSC Code:
12161902
NACRES:
NA.25
MDL number:
MFCD00036175
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Product Name

Sodium dodecyl sulfate, Molecular Biology Grade

grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Segment

description

Merck USA index - 14, 8636

assay

≥99%

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

sustainability

Sustainability features

color

white

solubility

water: 100 mg/mL

cation traces

heavy metals: ≤0.0005%

foreign activity

DNases, proteases, RNases, none detected

greener alternative category

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

[Na+].[S](=O)(=O)([O-])OCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C12H26O4S.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-16-17(13,14)15;/h2-12H2,1H3,(H,13,14,15);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

This product aligns with one or more of the 12 Principles of Green ChemistryThis product is used as a surfactant to enhance catalysis.  Click here for more information.
An ionic detergent useful in electrophoretic separation of proteins and lipids.

Application


  • Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Simulation to Investigate Oil Adsorption and Detachment from Sandstone/Quartz Surface by Low-Salinity Surfactant Brines.: Sodium dodecyl sulfate is used here to study the mechanisms of oil recovery from porous media, critical for enhancing efficiency in the petroleum industry (AlRassas et al., 2024).

  • Wet SPF: A wet powder suspension for the detection of latent fingermarks on the sticky side of adhesive tape for use in Seychelles.: This forensic science application of sodium dodecyl sulfate demonstrates its utility in developing novel methodologies for enhancing the visibility of latent fingerprints on challenging surfaces (Lewis et al., 2024).

Preparation Note

Following reconstiution, store at room temperature (20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at room temperature.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

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Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

338.0 °F

Flash Point (°C)

170 °C

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