Synonym(s)
CAS number: 7381-01-3
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. "Ethyl" denotes ethanol (ethanol, ethyl alcohol) as an alcoholic component or a hydrocarbon radical with 2 carbon atoms. Laurates are salts or esters of lauric acid (dodecanoic acid).
Sodium ethyl 2-sulfolaurate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance).
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