Description

Sodium 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalene-2-Sulphonate is an organosulfonate salt widely utilized as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique sulfonated tetrahydronaphthalene structure, which imparts useful properties for modifying solubility and surface activity. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from dye synthesis to the production of performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a solubilizing agent or an intermediate in the production of sulfonated dyes and colorants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block or functionalizing agent in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant and Detergent Formulation: Employed as a component in specialized surfactant systems due to its anionic character.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and material science research.
• Electroplating and Metal Treatment: Functions as an additive in plating baths or surface treatment formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalene-2-Sulphonate
CAS No.	135-80-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11NaO3S
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Tetralinsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Tetralinsulfonate; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Tetralin-2-sulfonate; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-, Sodium Salt; NSC 403697
EINECS	205-224-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalene-2-Sulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance for your critical applications.

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 may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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