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Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
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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
CAS | 151-21-3 |
Melting Point | ∼206°C |
Assay Percent Range | 99% (dry wt.) |
Molecular Formula | C12H25NaO4S |
MDL Number | MFCD00036175 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN2926 |
Beilstein | 3599286 |
Merck Index | 14,8636 |
Synonym | sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium dodecylsulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium dodecyl sulphate |
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