N-Lauroylsarcosine, Na-salt (30 % solution)
Sarcosyl surfactants can be considered as modified fatty acids, where the hydrocarbon chain is interrupted by an amidomethyl (-CONCH3-) group. The structure is similar to soaps, but due to the sarcosyl group, they show a better solubility in water and no sensitivity to calcium ions. The lauric acid in our product is of plant origin.
In biotechnology, N-Lauroylsarcosinate is mainly used for the isolation and characterization of DNA, proteins and enzymes, and for tissue homogenization. Diluted solutions of N-lauroylsarcosinate show at acid pH bacteriostatic properties.
Synonyms: N-Methyl-N-(oxododecyl)-glycine, sodium salt; Sarkosyl NL-30, Oramix L30
CAS registry number: [137-16-6]
Molecular Formula: C15H28NO3Na
Relative molecular mass: 293.4
Classification: Anionic surfactant
CMC: 13.7 mM
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