Description

Sodium 1-Hexanesulfonate is an organic sulfonate salt widely utilized as a versatile ion-pairing agent and surfactant. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to modify selectivity and enhance detection in analytical separations, particularly in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical analysis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity reagents for method development and quality control.

Application

• Ion-Pairing Reagent for HPLC: Critical for the separation and analysis of basic compounds, peptides, and pharmaceuticals using reverse-phase columns.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Used in the development and validation of analytical methods for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and impurities.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the purification and analysis of biomolecules, including nucleotides and proteins.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or catalyst in specific organic synthesis reactions.
• Surfactant & Micelle Formation: Functions in specialized detergency applications and in the preparation of micellar systems for research.
• Capillary Electrophoresis (CE): Used as an additive in background electrolytes to improve separation efficiency.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Hexanesulfonate
CAS No.	2832-45-3
Molecular Formula	C6H13NaO3S
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Hexane-1-sulfonate; Hexanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Monohydrogen Hexyl Sulfonate; Sodium n-Hexylsulfonate; HSAS; Sodium Hexyl Sulfonate
EINECS	220-602-7

Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Hexanesulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for analytical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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