alkylsulfaat
Alkylsulfaat is a class of chemical compounds characterized by the presence of an alkyl group and a sulfate group. The general formula for an alkylsulfaat is R-OSO3−, where R represents an alkyl group, which is a chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms. The sulfate group, OSO3−, is a functional group containing sulfur and oxygen atoms. Alkylsulfaats are typically formed by the reaction of an alcohol with a sulfating agent, such as sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide.
These compounds exhibit a range of properties depending on the length and structure of the alkyl chain.
Common examples of alkylsulfaats include sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), which are