Lithium dodecyl sulfate

SKU: orb1691311

Description

Lithium dodecyl sulfate (LDS) is an anionic surfactant used as a substitute for sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in low-temperature polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Its application is crucial for maintaining protein stability and solubility during in vitro analyses of heat-sensitive or membrane protein complexes.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 2044-56-6
• MW: 272.331
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₅LiO₄S
• SMILES: O=S(OCCCCCCCCCCCC)([O-])=O.[Li+]
• Target: Others
• Solubility: H2O:40.00 mg/mL (146.88 mM);DMSO:80.00 mg/mL (293.76 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Lithium dodecyl sulfate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

2735071