Description

Ammonium 2-Methylallylsulfonate is a versatile organic sulfonate salt widely used as a reactive intermediate and functional monomer. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce sulfonate groups and polymerizable allylic functionality into various chemical systems, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity and ionic character. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the polymer, textile, and specialty chemical industries for producing dispersants, surfactants, and water-soluble resins.

Application

• Polymer & Copolymer Synthesis: Serves as a functional comonomer for introducing sulfonate groups into acrylic, vinyl, and styrenic polymers to improve water solubility and dispersancy.
• Dispersants & Surfactants: A key intermediate in the manufacture of high-performance dispersing agents for pigments, dyes, and ceramic powders.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used in the production of antistatic agents, dyeing assistants, and fabric softeners for the textile industry.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of scale inhibitors and dispersants for industrial water treatment systems.
• Paper & Pulp Chemicals: Acts as a component in the production of retention aids, drainage aids, and other papermaking chemicals.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a building block for mild surfactants and viscosity modifiers in cosmetic formulations.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts ionic character and improved adhesion to water-based adhesive systems.
• Research & Development: Used as a specialized reagent in organic synthesis and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 2-Methylallylsulfonate
CAS No.	16083-28-6
Molecular Formula	C4H11NO3S
Molecular Weight	153.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-propene-1-sulfonic acid, ammonium salt; Ammonium methallylsulfonate; 2-Methallylsulfonic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium 2-methyl-2-propen-1-sulfonate; Methallyl sulfonic acid ammonium salt; AMAS; MAS
EINECS	240-224-6

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 2-Methylallylsulfonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications and is consistent for your industrial processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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.

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)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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