Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) NF/EP/USP

SDS is an anionic detergent used to solubilize proteins. Creates denaturing conditions based on molecular size. Also useful in the preparation of genomic DNA from bacteria. Supplied as a 20% w/v sterile-filtered solution, see S5010-01.

Synonyms:
Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester Sodium Salt; Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate; Dodecyl Sulfate Sodium Salt; Lauryl Sodium Sulfate; Lauryl Sulfate Sodium; Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Salt; Sodium 1-Dodecanol Sulfate; Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate; Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate; Sodium lauryl sulfate; Sodium lauryl sulphate; Sodium monolauryl sulfate; Sodium n-Dodecyl Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid Dodecyl Ester Sodium Salt; Sulfuric Acid Monododecyl Ester Sodium Salt

CAS No:
151-21-3

Molecular Formula:
C12H25O4SNa

Molecular Weight:
288.38

Appearance:
Free flowing white powder

Purity:
≥97% (Assay)

Melting Point:
204-207°C

Identification NF/EP:
Tests A, B, C, D

Color (APHA):
20 (C=10% in H2O)

Solubility:
Clear, < 30 specks/50g (30°C)

Water (Karl Fisher):
≤1%

pH:
8.0-10.0 (C=1% in H2O)

Alkalinity:
≤ 0.6 mL/g

Insolubles:
≤ 1.5% (Alcohol)

Organic Volatile Impurities:
NF Requirements

Unsulfated Alcohol:
≤ 0.5%

Total Alcohol:
≥63.9%

Solids:
As reported

Heavy Metals:
≤0.002%

Sodium Chloride:
≤0.2%

Sodium Sulfate:
≤1%

Flash Point:
180ºC

Density:
0.37

Warnings:
Irritant!

Storage Temp:
Store at RT

Meets or exceeds NF/EP/ USP Specifications