Isethionic acid sodium salt, 98%
Isethionic acid sodium salt, 98%
Isethionic acid sodium salt, 98%
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Isethionic acid sodium salt, 98%

CAS: 1562-00-1 | C2H5NaO4S | 148.108 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1562-00-1
IUPAC Namesodium 2-hydroxyethane-1-sulfonate
Molecular FormulaC2H5NaO4S
InChI KeyLADXKQRVAFSPTR-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[Na+].OCCS([O-])(=O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White
FormPowder or crystalline powder
Assay from Suppliers CofA≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)190-198°C
Isethionic acid sodium salt is an amphoteric detergent used in detergent bar soaps. It makes a dense lather in addition to the lather made by the soap. It is mild on the skin, and non-drying. It works equally well in soft or hard water. It is also an anti-static agent in shampoos.

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Applications
Isethionic acid sodium salt is an amphoteric detergent used in detergent bar soaps. It makes a dense lather in addition to the lather made by the soap. It is mild on the skin, and non-drying. It works equally well in soft or hard water. It is also an anti-static agent in shampoos.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Kevin D. Barrow.; Robert J. King. Isethionic acid from the marine red alga Ceramium flaccidum. Phytochemistry. 1993, 34 (5),1429-1430.
  2. J. D. Welty.; W. 0. Read.; E. H. Shaw, Jr. Isolation of 2-Hydroxyethanesulfonic Acid (Isethionic Acid) from Dog Heart. The Journal Of Biological Chemistry . 1962, 237 (4),1160-1161.