Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate is a common ingredient in consumer products, especially laxatives of the stool softener type.
Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt is used to make a microemulsion with CAPSO for the electrophoresis detection of natural and synthetic estrogens. Used to prepare reverse micelles.
Key Applications: Surfactant
Application Areas: Surfactant
Product Type: Biochemicals
Melting Point: 173-179°C(lit.)
Presentation: White Waxy Solid, may be in rope-like shape
Format: Rope-like shape
pH: 5 - 8 (1% aq soln)
Detection Method: FTIR
Solubility: Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS) dissolves slowly in water; at 25°C to the extent of 1.5 gm/100cc; at 70°C, 5.5 gm/100cc. It dissolves in oils, hydrocarbons, fats and waxs by heating above 75°C and remains in solution when cooled to room temperature. At room temperature, it is readily soluble in most organic solvents, both polar and non-polar. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride, petroleum ether, naphtha, xylene, dibutyl phthalate, liquid petroleum, acetone, alcohol, vegetable oils.
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature, desiccate