Used as an anionic surfactant: to prepare microemulsion with sodium salt of 3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid (CAPSO) for the electrophoresis detection of natural and synthetic estrogens, to develop reverse micelles, to enhance the electrical conductivity and cell attachment in polycaprolactone fumarate and polypyrrole (PCLF–PPy) composite materials. Also, used as a surfactant, wetting agent and solubilizing agent. It is utilized in electrophoresis detection of natural and synthetic estrogens. It also finds use in the drug, cosmetics, food industry and as a laxative to treat constipation. Further, it is used as a food additive, emulsifier and dispersant. It plays an important role as an excipient in the production of tablets and suspensions.
