Description

Sodium 2-Chloropropionate is the sodium salt of 2-chloropropionic acid, a versatile halogenated organic compound. This high-purity intermediate is critical for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers, offering reliable reactivity and consistent quality. It is an essential building block for manufacturers in the crop protection, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce the 2-chloropropionate moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent and building block for introducing the chloropropionate functional group.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in proteomics and enzyme inhibition studies as a reagent.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the preparation of hydrogels and other cross-linked polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Chloropropionate
CAS No.	16987-02-3
Molecular Formula	C3H4ClNaO2
Molecular Weight	130.50 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium α-Chloropropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-, sodium salt (1:1); 2-Chloropropanoic Acid Sodium Salt; (RS)-2-Chloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt; DL-2-Chloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt; α-Chloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt
EINECS	241-067-8

Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Chloropropionate 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 to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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 in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

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)	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.