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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
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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Safety and Handling
- Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- 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/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium lauryl sulfate
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