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Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Wetting and solubilizing agent.Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt is used as a surfactant, wetting agent and in the preparation of reverse micelles. It is utilized in electrophoresis detection of natural and synthetic estrogens. It also finds use in the drug, cosmetics, food industry and as a laxative to treat constipation. Further, it is used as a food additive, emulsifier and dispersant. It plays an important role as an excipient in the production of tablets and suspensions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 153°C to 157°C |
Density | 1.1 g/mL |
Quantity | 500 g |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,3401 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 444.55 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
Physical Form | Solid |
Chemical Name or Material | Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt |
Safety and Handling

- Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt
RUO – Research Use Only
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