White, waxy solid; odorless. Soluble in
alcohol, ether, and water; 5% solution is clear and
colorless; p H (5% solution) 6.5–9.0.
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is an alkyl sodium sulfate surfactant.
Wetting agent, detergent.
ChEBI: An organic sodium salt having tetradecyl sulfate as the counterion. Used in the treatment of small uncomplicated varicose veins of the lower extremities that show simple dilation with competent valves.
Sotradecol (Bioniche); Sotradecol (Elkins-Sinn).
Niaproof 4 is a bi-tailed sodium.
