Description

Sodium 1-Butanesulfonate is a high-purity, water-soluble sulfonate salt widely used as a versatile intermediate and additive. Its consistent quality and reliable performance make it a critical component for manufacturers requiring precise chemical functionality and process stability. This product is essential for industries such as pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and materials science, where it serves as a key building block and surfactant.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Acts as an anionic surfactant in specialized cleaning and industrial formulations.
• Polymerization Aid: Serves as an emulsifier or stabilizer in certain emulsion polymerization processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile alkylsulfonate building block for organic synthesis and catalyst systems.
• Electroplating Additive: Used in electroplating baths to improve surface finish and deposition quality.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent or mobile phase component in chromatographic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Butanesulfonate
CAS No.	2386-54-1
Molecular Formula	C4H9NaO3S
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Butanesulfonate; Sodium Butylsulfonate; 1-Butanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Butane-1-sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium n-Butyl Sulfonate; Butylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; n-Butylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 1-Butylsulfonate
EINECS	219-200-1

Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Butanesulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.