Basic information
- Name:
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
- CAS No.:
151-21-3
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C12H25NaO4S
- Molecular Weight:
- 288.38
- Deleted CAS:
- 74433-77-5|12738-53-3|12765-21-8|8012-56-4|1335-72-4
- Synonyms:
- Richonol A;Rosulfan L 1;SDS15;Sinnopon LS 100;Sinolin90TK-N;Sodium Lauryl Sulfate;SLES;SDS(Sodium dodecylsulfate);Adeka Hope LS 35;Akyposal NLS;Alscoap LN 40A;Alscoap LN-140;Bio-Soft SDBS 60;Calfoam ES 303;CarsonolSLS-S;Conco Sulfate WAS;Cycloryl 580;Dermacide;Disponil SDS-P;
- EINECS:
- 205-788-1
- Density:
- 1.03 g/mL at 20 °C
- Melting Point:
- 204-207 °C(lit.)
- Flash Point:
- >100 °C
- Solubility:
- water: 0.1 M, clear to nearly clear, colorless to slightly yellow
- Appearance:
- Clear to yellow liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
Xi,
Xn,
F- Risk Codes:
- 36/37/38-36/38-22-11-21/22-42-41-20/21/22
- Safety Description:
- 26-36/37-36/37/39-36-22 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2926 4.1/PG 2
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IUPAC Name: sodium dodecyl sulfate
Molecular Formula: C12H25NaO4S
Molecular Weight: 288.38g/mol
Mol File: 151-21-3.mol
Melting Point: 204-207 °C(lit.)
Storage Temperature: Store at RT.
Flash Point: >100°C
Density: 1.03 g/mL at 20 °C
Water Solubility: H2O: 0.1 M, clear to nearly clear, colorless to slightly yellow
H-Bond Donor: 0
H-Bond Acceptor: 4
Canonical SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI: 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
InChIKey: DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Product Categories of Sodium dodecyl sulfate (CAS NO.151-21-3): Hair Care; Home Care; Oral Care; Skin Care; Sulfate (Surfactants); Anionic Surfactants; Functional Materials; Surfactants; Anionic Surfactants (for Biochemistry); Analytical Chemistry; Biochemistry; HPLC Ion-Pair Reagents for Basic Samples; Ion-Pair Reagents for HPLC; Surfactants (for Biochemistry); Reagents for Electrophoresis
Uses
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (CAS NO.151-21-3) is a highly effective surfactant used in any task requiring the removal of oily stains and residues. It is used in lower concentrations with toothpastes, shampoos, shaving foams, some dissolvable aspirins, enemas, and fiber therapy caplets. Sodium lauryl sulfate can also be used to aid in lysing cells during DNA extraction and for unraveling proteins in SDS-PAGE.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 250mg/kg (250mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) VASCULAR: REGIONAL OR GENERAL ARTERIOLAR OR VENOUS DILATION | Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 42, Pg. 283, 1953. |
| mouse | LD50 | intravenous | 118mg/kg (118mg/kg) | Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 52, Pg. 803, 1963. | |
| rabbit | LDLo | skin | 10gm/kg (10000mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" | BIOFAX Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories, Inc., Data Sheets. Vol. 23-3/1971, |
| rat | LC50 | inhalation | > 3900mg/m3/1H (3900mg/m3) | BIOFAX Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories, Inc., Data Sheets. Vol. 23-3/1971, | |
| rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 210mg/kg (210mg/kg) | Proceedings of the Scientific Section of the Toilet Goods Association. Vol. 3, Pg. 1, 1945. | |
| rat | LD50 | intravenous | 118mg/kg (118mg/kg) | Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 52, Pg. 803, 1963. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 1288mg/kg (1288mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 5, Pg. 763, 1967. |
Safety Profile
Safety Information of Sodium dodecyl sulfate (CAS NO.151-21-3):
Hazard Codes: Xi
,Xn
,F
Risk Statements: 36/37/38-36/38-22-11-21/22-42-41-20/21/22
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R11:Highly flammable.
R21/22:Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R42:May cause sensitization by inhalation.
R41:Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37-36/37/39-36-22
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.
S22:Do not breathe dust.
RIDADR: UN 2926 4.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: WT1050000
F: 3
HS Code: 29209010
Specification
Sodium dodecyl sulfate , its CAS NO. is 151-21-3, the synonyms are Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt ; Dodecyl sulfate, sodium salt .

