Potassium dodecyl sulphate (C12 ASO4 K) (CED0188717)

Potassium dodecyl sulphate (C12 ASO4 K) belongs to the sulfuric acid esters, a subclass of organic sulfuric acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C12H26O4S and an average molecular weight of 266.40 g/mol. In industrial applications, it serves as a surfactant (surface active agent) and an emulsifier. The substance is found in or released from 21 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as antennas, amplifiers, electric switches, auxiliary devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, among seven others. It is also present in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap detergents, soap dispensers, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, and tobacco product moisture control, as well as one additional source. Furthermore, it is associated with food preservation, food contact materials, and indoor air. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include oral, inhalation, and touch. Regarding its biological activity, there are two recorded protein targets: lipid A palmitoyltransferase PagP (pagP) and lysozyme C (LYZ).