Description

Para Sulfobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt is a high-purity organic salt widely utilized as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile building block for producing advanced materials and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating sulfonated azo dyes and other colorants with enhanced properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, improving solubility and ionic characteristics.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Electroplating Additives: Can function as a brightening agent or stabilizer in specialized electroplating baths.

Basic Information

Product Name	Para Sulfobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	226-435-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5KO5S
Molecular Weight	240.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Sulfobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 4-Sulfobenzoate; p-Sulfobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt; Benzoic acid, 4-sulfo-, potassium salt (1:1); Potassium p-sulfobenzoate; KSBA; 4-Carboxybenzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt
EINECS	226-435-8

Quality Control

Our Para Sulfobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance for your quality assurance protocols.

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, which can affect product quality and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Report
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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