Description

Sodium 4-Methylpentyl Sulphate is a specialized anionic surfactant derived from a branched-chain alcohol. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and foaming properties in demanding formulations. It serves as a critical intermediate and performance additive for manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing sectors seeking enhanced stability and efficacy.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a primary or secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its mildness and rich lather.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a powerful wetting and emulsifying agent in heavy-duty degreasers, floor cleaners, and metalworking fluids.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a scouring, wetting, and levelling agent in dyeing and finishing operations to ensure uniform color application.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and penetration of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a key anionic intermediate for producing other sulfate-based surfactants and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 4-Methylpentyl Sulphate
CAS No.	68298-44-2
Molecular Formula	C6H13NaO4S
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 4-Methylamyl Sulfate; 4-Methylpentyl Sodium Sulfate; Sodium Hexyl Sulfate (branched); Isohexyl Sodium Sulfate; Sodium Isohexyl Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, 4-Methylpentyl Ester, Sodium Salt; 4-Methyl-1-pentanol Hydrogen Sulfate Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 4-Methylpentyl Sulphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.