Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder

Name: Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003417

About Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder

Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder is a molecular biology reagent in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 151-21-3 at a purity of ≥85%. With the molecular formula C12H25NaO4S, it has a molar mass of 288.38 g/mol. Systematically, it is named sodium dodecyl sulfate. Common synonyms include Dodecyl sodium sulfate and Dodecyl sulfate sodium salt.

The material typically appears as a white powder. Literature values give a melting point of 204-207 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows and protein analysis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder
Catalogue No.	VQ-003417
CAS Number	151-21-3
IUPAC name	sodium dodecyl sulfate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
Molecular weight	288.38 g/mol
Exact mass	288.1371
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	≥85%
HSN code	34021190
InChIKey	DBMJMQXJHONAFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	3423265

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	204-207 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	74.8 Å²
UN number	UN 2926
Synonyms	Dodecyl sodium sulfate, Dodecyl sulfate sodium salt, Lauryl sulfate sodium salt, SDS, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium dodecylsulfate, Sodium dodecyl sulphate, Sodium n-dodecyl sulfate, Duponol C, Duponal, Gardinol, Stepanol methyl

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228Flammable solid
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P210, P240, P241, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 151-21-3

AR / HPLC

Sodium lauryl sulphate, AR, for HPLC ≥99%

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-045736

Cell Culture

Sodium lauryl sulphate, cell culture tested

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-046206

HPLC

Sodium lauryl sulphate, for HPLC 99%

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-003125

Molecular Biology

Sodium lauryl sulphate, for molecular biology, 99.5%

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-003415

AR

Sodium lauryl sulphate, GR 99%+

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-003215

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Sodium lauryl sulphate, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. 90.0%

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-046228

Synthesis

Sodium lauryl sulphate, needles

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-003416

Technical

Sodium lauryl sulphate, technical grade 94%

CAS: 151-21-3
Formula: C₁₂H₂₅NaO₄S
MW: 288.38 g/mol

VQ-045819

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder is 151-21-3. It is also known as Dodecyl sodium sulfate, Dodecyl sulfate sodium salt, Lauryl sulfate sodium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder?

Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder has the molecular formula C12H25NaO4S and a molecular weight of 288.38 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium dodecyl sulfate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder can I order?

We supply Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder in Synthesis (≥85%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium lauryl sulphate, powder is classified as hazardous (UN 2926), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.