Description

Sodium 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropanesulfonate is a versatile organosulfonate intermediate with significant industrial utility. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloro and a hydroxyl group attached to a sulfonate moiety, makes it a valuable building block for chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in sectors requiring high-performance surfactants, specialty polymers, and advanced chemical processes.

Application

• Surfactant and Detergent Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of high-performance amphoteric and anionic surfactants for industrial and personal care formulations.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Used to introduce sulfonate groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, dyeability, and antistatic performance in synthetic fibers and plastics.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals due to its reactive chloro and hydroxyl groups.
• Textile Auxiliary: Employed in the production of textile finishing agents, dyeing assistants, and anti-soil redeposition agents.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in formulating drilling fluid additives and scale inhibitors where sulfonate functionality is required.
• Electroplating Additive: Functions as a brightener or leveling agent component in electroplating baths.
• Concrete Admixture: Can be used in the synthesis of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) superplasticizer components for advanced concrete formulations.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropanesulfonate
CAS No.	126-83-0
Molecular Formula	C3H6ClNaO4S
Molecular Weight	196.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt; Sodium 3-chloro-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonate; 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-chloro-2-hydroxy-, sodium salt; 2-Hydroxy-3-chloropropanesulfonic acid sodium salt; CHPS-Na; 3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid sodium salt
EINECS	204-809-0

Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropanesulfonate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant global chemical regulations, including REACH.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

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
Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.5%
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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