Description

Sodium Dichloroacetate is a versatile organic salt with significant industrial and research utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a key synthetic intermediate and a precursor for various fine chemicals and pharmaceutical agents. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metabolic research compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators where the dichloroacetate moiety is required.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for introducing the dichloroacetate group into more complex molecules in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic studies and as a tool compound in cell biology and oncology research.
• Chemical Intermediate: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Dichloroacetate
CAS No.	2156-56-1
Molecular Formula	C2HCl2NaO2
Molecular Weight	150.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Dichloroethanoate; Dichloroacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Salt of Dichloroacetic Acid; DCA Sodium Salt; Sodium 2,2-Dichloroacetate; NSC 53968; Dichloroacetate Sodium; Sodium Dichloroacetate Monohydrate (when applicable)
EINECS	218-459-5

Quality Control

Our Sodium Dichloroacetate is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed-upon standards. We can support development projects requiring specific grades, including those aligned with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical applications.

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); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.5

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