Description

Sodium 2-Oxopropanesulphonate is the sodium salt of 2-oxopropanesulphonic acid, a versatile sulfonate compound. This chemical serves as a key intermediate and building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, valued for its reactive carbonyl and sulfonate functional groups. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a sulfonate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and process development within R&D laboratories.
• Specialty Surfactant & Detergent Precursor: Acts as an intermediate for manufacturing specialized anionic surfactants with specific performance characteristics.
• Electroplating Additive: Can be used in formulating specialty baths for metal surface treatment and plating processes.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers to alter solubility, adhesion, or other material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Oxopropanesulphonate
CAS No.	16562-77-9
Molecular Formula	C3H5NaO5S
Molecular Weight	176.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxopropanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Pyruvate Sulfonate; Sodium 3-Sulfopyruvate; Sodium Acetyl Sulfonate; Pyruvic Acid Sulfonate Sodium Salt; 3-Sulfopyruvic Acid Sodium Salt; Acetylsulfonate Sodium Salt; Sodium Acetylsulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Oxopropanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your technical requirements and agreed-upon specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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