Industrially, DODECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID SODIUM SALT can be used as a detergent, emulsifier, etc. in cleaning, pesticide manufacturing, and textiles.
Alkylaryl sulfonate can be described as an anionic frother with a structure that is composed
of an aromatic hydrocarbon and an aliphatic radical.
In spite of the fact that these frothers have good frothing properties, their application
was limited, likely because most alkylaryl sulfonate frothers contain traces of sulfur, which interfere with flotation.
