Description

Sodium Hydroxycyclohexanesulphonate is an organosulfonate salt widely utilized as a versatile intermediate and additive in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to modify solubility and act as a key building block in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, agrochemical formulation, and specialty polymer production rely on this high-purity chemical for consistent performance in their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sulfonamide-based drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of modern herbicides and fungicides, where the sulfonate group enhances bioavailability and systemic activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or additive to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, improving hydrophilicity and ion-exchange properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical synthesis.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Employed in the development of specialty anionic surfactants for industrial and institutional cleaning products.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis labs for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hydroxycyclohexanesulphonate
CAS No.	13489-81-1
Molecular Formula	C6H11NaO4S
Molecular Weight	202.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Cyclohexanol Sulfonate; Cyclohexanesulfonic Acid, 1-Hydroxy-, Sodium Salt; 1-Hydroxycyclohexanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 1-Hydroxycyclohexanesulfonate; Hydroxycyclohexylsulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Hydroxycyclohexylsulfonate; Cyclohexanol, 1-sulfo-, sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Hydroxycyclohexanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 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.