Description

Sodium 1,4-Butane-Disulfonate is a high-purity, water-soluble organic sulfonate salt with the CAS number 101418-56-8. This compound serves as a versatile and effective anionic surfactant and intermediate, valued for its ability to modify surface properties and act as a building block in specialty synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable performance in formulation and process chemistry.

Application

• As a surfactant and wetting agent in industrial cleaning formulations and emulsion polymerization processes.
• As a key intermediate in organic synthesis for the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• As an electrolyte additive or dopant in advanced material research, including battery and polymer applications.
• In textile processing as a leveling agent or dyeing auxiliary.
• As a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers in coatings and composite materials.
• For research and development in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1,4-Butane-Disulfonate
CAS No.	101418-56-8
Molecular Formula	C4H8Na2O6S2
Molecular Weight	262.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanedisulfonic Acid Disodium Salt; Disodium 1,4-Butanedisulfonate; Butane-1,4-disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt; Sodium Butane Disulfonate; 1,4-Disulfobutane Disodium Salt; Tetramethylene Disulfonate Disodium Salt; BDS-Na
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1,4-Butane-Disulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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, which can affect quality.

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.