Sodium lauryl ether sulphate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), this is an anionic detergent and surfactant. The reagent is available as a white powder which is soluble in water. Sodium lauryl ether sulphate can be generated by ethoxylation of dodecyl alcohol. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

• CAS No.: 9004-82-4
• Quantity Provided: 5 litres per bottle
• Molecular formula: CH3(CH2)11(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na
• Molecular weight: 420

Sodium lauryl ether sulphate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Sodium lauryl ether sulphate is incorporated in various personal care products such as soaps, shampoos and toothpastes. It is also an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.