Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
81 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
315 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
1.23 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H319 (66.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 1300-72-7 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium 3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonate |
| InChI Key | QUCDWLYKDRVKMI-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| PubChem CID | 23668192 |
| INCI Name | SODIUM XYLENESULFONATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Solubilizer and hydrotrope used to enhance solubility of surfactants in personal care products.