What is the mechanism of action of sodium laurel sulphate?

Answer 1

Sodium laurel sulfate is a liquid soap, widely used in shampoo and other liquid soap products. Like all soaps, it has a molecular structure in which there is both a polar and a non-polar section, enabling it to attract both water molecules (with its polar section) and oils (with its non-polar section), so that it can act as a bridge between these two types of substances, allowing them to mix.

Answer 2

Sodium lauryl sulfate is a surfactant that acts by disrupting the lipid barriers in cells, leading to their damage or destruction. It can disrupt proteins and enzymes, causing cellular dysfunction and ultimately cell death. This mechanism makes it effective in cleaning agents like soaps and shampoos.