N-Tetradecyl-N,N-Dimethyl-3-Ammonio-1-Propanesulfonate

• CAT Number: R000759
• CAS Number: 14933-09-6
• Molecular Formula: C19H41NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 363.60
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: SB3-14; Myristyl Sulfobetaine; Zwittergent 3-14; 3-(Tetradecyldimethylammonio)propanesulfonate; 3-(N-Tetradecyl-N,N-dimethylammonio)propanesulfonate; 3-(Tetradecyldimethylammonio)-1-propanesulfonate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-[dimethyl(tetradecyl)azaniumyl]propane-1-sulfonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H41NO3S/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-17-20(2,3)18-16-19-24(21,22)23/h4-19H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: BHATUINFZWUDIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCC[N+](C)(C)CCCS(=O)(=O)[O-]

N-Tetradecyl-N, N-dimethyl-3-ammonio-1-propanesulfonate（Cat No.:R000759）, also known as SB 3-14, is a quaternary ammonium surfactant. It is a synthetic compound used in various applications, including as a detergent, emulsifier, and dispersant. SB 3-14 is characterized by its long hydrophobic tail (tetradecyl group) and hydrophilic head (quaternary ammonium and sulfonate groups), giving it surfactant properties. It is often used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research as a solubilizing agent and membrane-disrupting agent. SB 3-14’s ability to solubilize and disrupt membranes makes it useful in studying membrane proteins and lipid bilayers.