Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate of the Highest Quality

Overview

Molecular formula: C₁₄H₂₉NaO₄S
Synonyms: STDS, Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate, STS
Molecular weight: 316.43 g/mol
Appearance: White to off-white solid or defined pharmaceutical formulation
Solubility: Soluble in water
CAS-Number: 139-88-8

Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (STDS) is a well-established active pharmaceutical ingredient used in specialized medical applications. Its use requires consistent quality, controlled specifications, and reliable analytical characterization. ChemCon stands for GMP-compliant manufacturing of high-quality specialty substances and supports customers with robust documentation and regulatory expertise.

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Medical Applications

Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (STDS) is used as a sclerosing agent and is primarily applied in the treatment of varicose veins as part of sclerotherapy. In addition, STDS is used in further vascular applications where targeted sclerosis of vessels is therapeutically indicated.

Regulatory Status:

FDA approvals (USA) as well as national approvals in Europe for applications in sclerotherapy, particularly for the treatment of varicose veins.

Mechanism of Action

STDS acts as a sclerosing agent that induces a targeted reaction at the vascular endothelium following administration. This results in the occlusion of the treated vessel and supports the treatment of varicose veins within established medical procedures.

Advantages of STS in Therapy

Proven mechanism of action as a sclerosing agent
Targeted local effect on the vascular endothelium
Extensive clinical experience in sclerotherapy
Used in approved medicinal products across various markets
Suitable for different formulations depending on the application

ChemCon STDS

At ChemCon, we stand for the highest quality. That's why we offer STS in up to injection grade. In our laboratories, certified by the regulatory authorities and the FDA, we meet the strictest quality requirements in the production of STS.

The following documents can be provided to you:

Request MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

Request CoA (Certificate of Analysis)

Request GMP Certificate

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ChemCon quality

At ChemCon, we stand for the highest quality in the production of our products, including STS. Our production processes meet the strictest international standards to ensure that all products, including Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate in injection grade, meet the highest requirements. We provide complete documentation and comprehensive regulatory support to help our customers comply with all relevant regulations. Through continuous quality controls and the certification of our laboratories by the regulatory authorities and the FDA, we ensure that every product meets the highest quality standards.

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Sources:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Sotradecol® (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate Injection), https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f1756c28-dcd2-4b49-be62-07ca20682018, Mar 2026
Electronic Medicines Compendium (emc): Fibrovein® Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate, https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1199/smpc, Mar 2026
Wikipedia: Sodium tetradecyl sulfate, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_tetradecyl_sulfate, Mar 2026 / CC-BY-SA 4.0