Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-dihexyl ester, sodium salt (CED0169753)

Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-dihexyl ester, sodium salt is an organic compound with the formula C16H29NaO7S and an average molecular weight of 388.50 g/mol. Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1,4-dihexyl ester, sodium salt belongs to the fatty acid esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. It is further classified under the superclass of lipids and lipid-like molecules. In industrial applications, this compound serves several roles, acting as a surfactant (surface active agent), a dispersing agent, and an emulsifier. Additionally, it is utilized as a non-aqueous wetting agent. This substance has been recorded as being found in or released from food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in the treatment of hops.