Description

1-Hexadecanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity anionic surfactant and a key analytical reagent. This compound is essential for its role as a critical ion-pairing agent in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), enabling the separation and analysis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily required by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry sectors for method development, quality control, and research applications.

Application

• Ion-Pairing Reagent for HPLC: Widely used in reversed-phase chromatography for the separation of basic compounds, peptides, and proteins.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Critical for the assay and impurity profiling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the purification and analysis of nucleotides, oligonucleotides, and other biomolecules.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulations: Serves as an anionic surfactant in specialized industrial and laboratory cleaning applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a building block or catalyst in specific organic synthesis processes.
• Material Science: Applied in the surface modification of materials and in the preparation of micelles or vesicles for research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexadecanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	15015-81-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₃NaO₃S
Molecular Weight	328.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 1-Hexadecanesulfonate; Sodium Hexadecyl Sulfonate; Sodium Cetyl Sulfonate; Cetyl Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; n-Hexadecyl Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Palmitoyl Sulfonate; 15015-81-3; Hexadecanesulfonic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
EINECS	239-110-0

Quality Control

Our 1-Hexadecanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for chromatographic and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
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
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.