Structural Formula of sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES)
2025-09-16
Structural Formula of sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES)
The structural formula of sodium laureth sulfate is: R(OCH₂CH₂)ₙOSO₃Na (where R is a C12 alkyl group).
Sodium laureth sulfate is a pale yellow viscous liquid that is highly soluble in water. It exhibits excellent detergency, emulsification, and foaming properties. It is also known as sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES).













