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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium dodecyl sulfate

ReagentPlus®, ≥98.5% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Dodecyl sodium sulfate, Dodecyl sulfate sodium salt, Lauryl sulfate sodium salt, SDS, Sodium lauryl sulfate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)11OSO3Na
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
288.38
Beilstein:
3599286
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161900
eCl@ss:
39093306
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

description

anionic

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

≥98.5% (GC)

form

powder

mol wt

micellar avg mol wt 18,000

aggregation number

62

impurities

<2.0% water (Karl Fischer)

CMC

7-10 mM (20-25°C)

mp

204-207 °C (lit.)

transition temp

cloud point >100 °C

solubility

water: soluble

density

0.425 g/cm3

cation traces

Na: 7.0-9.0%

HLB

40

SMILES string

[Na+].CCCCCCCCCCCCOS([O-])(=O)=O

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

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General description

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), or sodium lauryl sulfate, is widely recognized as an anionic surfactant within the organosulfate class of organic compounds. Its effectiveness as a detergent spans both ionic and anionic conditions. SDS plays a critical role as a protein denaturant, facilitating the solubilization and denaturation of proteins in procedures like protein extraction and SDS-PAGE. Its significance in the electrophoretic separation of proteins and lipids establishes its indispensability for the examination of these molecules in diverse biological experiments. In conclusion, Sodium dodecyl sulfate proves to be an indispensable element in the exploration of biological molecules within the realms of biochemical and cell biology research.

Application

Sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) has been used:
  • in the characterization of Enterobacteriaceae strain based on sensitivity to selective compounds
  • to treat human skin in vitro and in vivo to evaluate the role of nuclear localization of 27-kDa heat shock protein (HSP27) in potential skin irritation
  • in the decellularization of porcine heart valve tissue
  • to treat sperm for in vitro induction of sperm decondensation

Anionic detergent

Biochem/physiol Actions

Sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) helps to quickly disrupt the biological membranes. It is usually used as one of the major constituent of several reagents, that are used to purify nucleic acids. SDS can block the activity of RNase and deoxyribonuclease (DNase).

Features and Benefits

  • Suitable for Cell Biology and Biochemical Research
  • High purity chemical suitable for multiple research applications

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Legal Information

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

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Sol. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 2

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A rapid and reliable alternative to ISO 21528-1: 2004 for detection of Enterobacteriaceae
Joosten H, et al.
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 125(3), 344-346 (2008)
Utility of light scatter in the morphological analysis of sperm
Zucker RM, et al.
Cytometry, 39-47 (1992)
Resilient ribonucleases
RNA Methodologies: A Laboratory Guide for Isolation and Characterization, 32-45 (1993)
Sub-Micellar Concentration of Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Prevents Thermal Denaturation Induced Aggregation of Plant Lectin, Jacalin
Lavanya V, et al
The Protein Journal, 36(1), 17-27 (2017)
Induction of HSP27 nuclear immunoreactivity during stress is modulated by vitamin C
Boxman ILA, et al.
Experimental Dermatology, 11(6), 509-517 (2002)

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