Names & equivalents

Sodium Cumene Sulfonate: Synonyms, Trade Names & Equivalents

Sodium Cumene Sulfonate is sold under many chemical synonyms and brand names, which can make sourcing confusing. This page maps the common chemical names, the INCI name, and the well-known trade names to the same molecule (CAS 28348-53-0) so you can match a spec or find an equivalent supplier.

Quick answer: Sodium Cumene Sulfonate (SCS, CAS 28348-53-0) is also known as sodium cumenesulfonate, sodium isopropylbenzenesulfonate, sodium p-cumenesulfonate and cumenesulfonic acid sodium salt (INCI: Sodium Cumenesulfonate). Common trade names include Eltesol SC, Stepanate SCS, Naxonate SC, Witconate SCS, Calsoft SCS and Ultrawet SCS. Vasudev Chemo Pharma supplies an equivalent SCS 40% and 90%.

Chemical synonyms

  • Sodium cumenesulfonate / Sodium cumenesulphonate
  • Sodium isopropylbenzenesulfonate / Sodium 4-isopropylbenzenesulfonate
  • Sodium p-cumenesulfonate
  • Sodium 4-(propan-2-yl)benzenesulfonate (IUPAC)
  • Cumenesulfonic acid sodium salt
  • Isopropylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt
  • Benzenesulfonic acid, (1-methylethyl)-, sodium salt
  • INCI name: Sodium Cumenesulfonate

Trade-name equivalents

If your specification calls out one of these brands, our SCS 40% liquid or 90% powder is a functional equivalent — send us the target spec and we will match it.

  • Eltesol SC 40 / Eltesol SC 40 F
  • Stepanate SCS / SCS-40 / SCS-40E
  • Naxonate SC / Naxonate SCS
  • Witconate SCS, Calsoft SCS, Ultrawet SCS, Conco SCS
  • Indian SKUs: SCSDOL-40, Neosol 40, and other regional cumene-sulfonate grades

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the INCI name of Sodium Cumene Sulfonate?+
The INCI name is Sodium Cumenesulfonate. It appears on personal-care ingredient lists as a hydrotrope/viscosity-control agent.
Is Eltesol SC 40 the same as SCS 40?+
Eltesol SC 40 is a trade name for a ~40% Sodium Cumene Sulfonate solution. Our SCS 40% is the same chemistry (CAS 28348-53-0) and can be qualified as an equivalent against your specification.
Can you supply an equivalent to Stepanate SCS or Naxonate SC?+
Yes. Vasudev Chemo Pharma manufactures SCS 40% liquid and 90% powder and regularly supplies formulators seeking a cost-effective, ISO-certified Indian equivalent to these brands.
Why are there so many names for one chemical?+
The differences come from naming conventions (cumene vs isopropylbenzene), UK/US spelling (sulfonate/sulphonate), isomer descriptors, and manufacturer trade names — but they all refer to CAS 28348-53-0.

Get SCS 40% / 90% pricing and a free sample

Send your grade (40% liquid or 90% powder), quantity, packaging, destination port and incoterm. Vasudev Chemo Pharma — an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer in Gujarat, India — replies within 24 hours with price, lead time, COA/SDS and a free evaluation sample.