Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (linear alkylbenzene sulfonate or LAS) is a series of organic compounds with the formula C₁₂H₂₅C₆H₄SO₃Na. It is a colourless salt with useful properties as a surfactant. It is usually produced as a mixture of related sulfonates. It is a major component of laundry detergent.