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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 2C12H25O4S.Mg
Molecular Weight 555.084
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of MAGNESIUM LAURYL SULFATE

SMILES

[Mg++].CCCCCCCCCCCCOS([O-])(=O)=O.CCCCCCCCCCCCOS([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=HBNDBUATLJAUQM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/2C12H26O4S.Mg/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-16-17(13,14)15;/h2*2-12H2,1H3,(H,13,14,15);/q;;+2/p-2

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Description

Magnesium lauryl sulfate is used as as lubricant in capsule formulations. Magnesium lauryl sulfate possesses the lubricating properties of magnesium stearate but without its waterproofing liability. Magnesium lauryl sulfate is considered safe by FDA.

Approval Year

Unknown
139,594

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct

PubMed

Patents

04102808
1
JP2000290696A
1
JP2006515624A
3
JP2012500180A
1

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Unknown
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
PARENT (SALT/SOLVATE)
Structure of LAURYL SULFATE
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