Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (DDBSA)

DDBSA, also known as Dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, is a light yellow to dark brown colored liquid. DDBSA is used to make cleaning products like detergents, shampoos, and hair conditioners. DDBSA is used as a catalyst for the esterification of fatty acids to produce biodiesel, and also for the synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives. DDBSA is used as a dopant for conducting polymers, a wetting agent, a dispersant, a foamer, a paraffin inhibitor, and an emulsion breaker.