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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

CAS 68439-57-6 · MF C14H29NaO3S · MW 300.44 g/mol

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (also called alpha-olefin sulfonate) is an anionic surfactant widely used in personal care and cleaning products. It provides

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CAS Number
68439-57-6
Molecular Formula
C14H29NaO3S
Molecular Weight
300.44 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
Functional Roles
GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Irritant Corrosive
  • H317 (12.5%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
  • H314 (37.5%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H412 (12.5%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H302 (12.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H318 (37.5%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H312 (25%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number68439-57-6
IUPAC Namesodium tetradecane-3-sulfonate
InChI KeyWXEQTCQVRXAXBC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
PubChem CID 23675778
INCI NameSODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate SODIUM C1416 OLEFIN SULFONATE AOS-38 (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate) Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) Sodium tetradecenesulphonate Tetradecenesulfonic acid, sodium salt (1:1) Hostapur OS Mixed alkyl sulfates NORFOX ALPHA XL Alfanox 46 (KAO) RHODACAL LSS-40 CALSOFT AOS-40 JEENATE AOS-40 BIO TERGE AS-40 NANSA LSS480 NIKKOL OS-14 alphaOlefinsulfonatNatriumsalz RHODACAL A-246 L
Full Description

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (also called alpha-olefin sulfonate) is an anionic surfactant widely used in personal care and cleaning products. It provides