Sodium sulfate decahydrate (Na2SO4·10H2O, CAS 7727-73-3) is a commonly used inorganic reagent for chemical and biochemical research. It is used as a salting-out agent, to assist sulfation of phenolic compounds, and in studies of ionic strength, crystallization, and formulation.
- Useful reagent for salting-out and crystallization studies.
- Promotes sulfation of phenolic compounds in biochemical assays.
- Formula Na2SO4·10H2O with molecular weight ≈322.19 g·mol⁻¹.
- White to off-white crystalline solid, soluble in water (≈200 mg/mL).
- Available in small pack sizes suitable for bench use.
- Store sealed and protected from moisture; keep at 4 °C for neat material.