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Suitable for molecular biology, ≥98.5%(GC) Suitable for molecular biology for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.
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SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.
Cited in 1843 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), also known as sodium lauryl sulfate, is a versatile anionic surfactant with a broad range of applications in cell biology, biochemistry, and various industries. Its amphiphilic nature, characterized by a hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail and a hydrophilic sulfate head group, makes it an effective detergent capable of solubilizing and denaturing proteins, lipids, and other hydrophobic molecules.
In protein biochemistry, SDS plays a pivotal role in protein extraction and SDS-PAGE (sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis). Its ability to denature proteins by disrupting their secondary and tertiary structures allows for their uniform migration through a polyacrylamide gel matrix based on their molecular weight. This technique, SDS-PAGE, has become an indispensable tool for analyzing protein size and purity.
Beyond protein analysis, SDS also finds applications in nucleic acid extraction and hybridization techniques. Its detergent properties aid in the lysis of cells and the solubilization of cellular components, facilitating the extraction of DNA and RNA. This makes SDS a valuable reagent in various molecular biology protocols, including PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and Southern blotting. Sodium dodecyl sulfate stands as a versatile and widely used surfactant with a diverse range of applications due to its ability to solubilize, denature, and separate biological molecules for cell biology and biochemical research.
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View spec sheet →Taxonomy Tree
| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
|---|---|
| Superclass | Organic acids and derivatives |
| Classe | Organic sulfuric acids and derivatives |
| Subclass | Sulfuric acid esters |
| Intermediate Tree Nodes | Not available |
| Direct Parent | Sulfuric acid monoesters |
| Alternative Parents | Alkyl sulfates Organooxygen compounds Organic sodium salts Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives |
| Molecular Framework | Aliphatic acyclic compounds |
| Substituents | Alkyl sulfate - Sulfate-ester - Sulfuric acid monoester - Organic alkali metal salt - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic sodium salt - Organic salt - Organooxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound |
| Descrizione | This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sulfuric acid monoesters. These are organic compounds containing the sulfuric acid monoester functional group, with the generic structure ROS(O)(=O)=O, (R=organyl group). |
| External Descriptors | alkyl sulfate |
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Find and download the COA for your product by matching the lot number on the packaging.
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Data | Oggetto |
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| Certificate of Analysis | Aug 20, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Aug 20, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Aug 20, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jun 15, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Mar 06, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Mar 06, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Mar 06, 2026 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2025 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jun 25, 2025 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jun 25, 2025 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jun 25, 2025 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Oct 18, 2023 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Oct 18, 2023 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Oct 18, 2023 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Oct 15, 2022 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jul 04, 2022 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Dec 15, 2021 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Dec 15, 2021 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Dec 15, 2021 | S118591 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Dec 15, 2021 | S118591 |
| Sensibilità | Hygroscopic |
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| Punto di fusione (°C) | 204-207°C |
| Peso molecolare | 288.380 g/mol |
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| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 12 |
| Exact Mass | 288.137 Da |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 288.137 Da |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 74.800 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 18 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 249.000 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| The total count of all stereochemical bonds | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
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