Where Is Sulfonate Found?

Sulfonate salts
Alkylbenzene sulfonates are detergents found in shampoos, toothpaste laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, etc.

Is sulfonate organic?

Sulfonic acid, sulfonic also spelled sulphonic, any of a class of organic acids containing sulfur and having the general formula RSO3H, in which R is an organic combining group.

What are sulfonates used for?

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia (increased amounts of potassium in the body). Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is in a class of medications called potassium-removing agents. It works by removing excess potassium from the body.

James H. Sterling

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