Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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Catalog NumberPR151213

CAS Number151-21-3

CategorySurfactants & Emulsifiers

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Description Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is widely utilized as a pharmaceutical excipient due to its properties as a surfactant, which helps lower the surface tension between ingredients. In pharmaceutical formulations, SLS is predominantly employed in oral dosage forms like tablets and capsules, where it functions to enhance the solubility and dissolution rate of poorly soluble drugs, thereby improving their bioavailability. Additionally, SLS aids in uniform drug dispersion, acts as a lubricant for easier manufacturing processes, and can also serve as an emulsifying or wetting agent in topical and liquid formulations. Its versatility as an excipient makes it an important component in ensuring that active pharmaceutical ingredients achieve their intended therapeutic effects efficiently.
Synonyms Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate; SDS; Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate; Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Salt; Sodium Laurilsulfate
Molecular Formula C12H25O4SNa
Grade NF, EP, BP, JP

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