Disodium Monooctyl Sulfosuccinate

• CAT Number: C000811
• CAS Number: 86878-53-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₀Na₂O₇S
• Molecular Weight: 354.33
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Docusate Sodium Impurity; 1-(2-Ethylhexyl)ester-2-sulfo-butanedioic Acid Sodium Salt
• Solubility: Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Hygroscopic
• IUPAC Name: disodium;4-(2-ethylhexoxy)-4-oxo-3-sulfonatobutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H22O7S.2Na/c1-3-5-6-9(4-2)8-19-12(15)10(7-11(13)14)20(16,17)18;;/h9-10H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H,13,14)(H,16,17,18);;/q;2*+1/p-2
• InChIKey: DSHSMGYKTFKJAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)COC(=O)C(CC(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Disodium monooctyl sulfosuccinate (Cat No.:C000811) is a chemical compound commonly used as a surfactant in various industrial and consumer products. It consists of a sulfosuccinate molecule with an octyl (C8) alkyl group and two sodium ions, enhancing its water-solubility and surfactant properties. This compound finds application in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, serving to improve dispersion, emulsification, and wetting properties. Its amphiphilic nature allows it to lower surface tension and aid in the formation of stable emulsions.

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