Description

4-Picoline Lauryl Sulfate is a specialized anionic surfactant derived from the combination of lauryl sulfate and 4-picoline. This compound is valued for its unique surface-active properties, offering a balance of detergency, foaming, and emulsification capabilities. It is primarily utilized in advanced formulation chemistry across industries such as personal care, agrochemicals, and industrial cleaning where specific performance characteristics are required.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for enhanced lather and mild cleansing.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve wetting, spreading, and absorption on plant surfaces.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Provides effective degreasing and emulsification in heavy-duty floor cleaners, degreasers, and metalworking fluids.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a wetting agent and emulsifier in dyeing and finishing baths to ensure uniform color application.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes and polymers, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) or acrylics.
• Research & Development: Employed as a biochemical reagent or a specialty surfactant in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Picoline Lauryl Sulfate
CAS No.	84176-63-6
Molecular Formula	C18H31NO4S
Molecular Weight	357.51 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylpyridine Lauryl Sulfate; Lauryl Sulfate 4-Picolinium Salt; N-Dodecyl Sulfate 4-Picolinium Salt; 4-Picolinium Dodecyl Sulfate; 4-Picoline Dodecyl Sulfate; γ-Picoline Lauryl Sulfate; 4-Picolinium Laurylsulfate; Picoline Alkyl Sulfate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Picoline Lauryl Sulfate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided to guarantee supply consistency and product reliability for your critical applications.

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 container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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