Description

2-(Hydroxymethyl)Butyric Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile building block and intermediate, valued for its unique hydroxymethyl functionality and water-soluble sodium salt form. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a hydroxymethyl-butyrate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Serves as a functionalized linker or spacer molecule in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functional modifier for creating specialty polymers with tailored hydrophilicity or biodegradability.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Intermediate: Potential precursor for the synthesis of skin-conditioning agents and emulsifiers in high-end cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Hydroxymethyl)Butyric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	1909327-68-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	140.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-(Hydroxymethyl)butyrate; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)butanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-(Hydroxymethyl)butanoate; 2-Hydroxymethyl-butyric Acid Sodium Salt; Butyric acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-, sodium salt (1:1); (2-Hydroxymethyl-butyryl)oxy Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Butyric Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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