Description

Croconic Acid, Disodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble organic salt derived from croconic acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and dye industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a chelating agent or precursor for the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific spectrophotometric and chromatographic analytical methods.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, sensors, and nonlinear optical materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a unique structural motif for constructing complex polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Croconic Acid, Disodium Salt
CAS No.	14379-00-1
Molecular Formula	C5O5Na2
Molecular Weight	193.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium Croconate; Croconic Acid Disodium Salt; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4,5-cyclopentenedione Disodium Salt; 4,5-Dihydroxy-4-cyclopentene-1,2,3-trione Disodium Salt; Croconate Disodium Salt; Sodium Croconate; 1,2-Dihydroxycyclopent-4-ene-3,4,5-trione Disodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Croconic Acid, Disodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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