Description

Sodium 2-Ethylbutyrate is the sodium salt of 2-ethylbutyric acid, a versatile organic compound with significant utility in industrial synthesis. This product matters as a key intermediate and reagent, offering consistent quality and reliable performance for demanding chemical processes. It is needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from synthesis to catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Catalyst and Co-catalyst Component: Employed in various organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor or salt form for certain ester-based aroma compounds.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty chemical blends for metal surface treatment and protection.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for novel compound synthesis and process development.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used as an additive or modifying agent in specific polymer systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Ethylbutyrate
CAS No.	2452-14-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11NaO2
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-ethylbutanoate; 2-Ethylbutyric acid sodium salt; Butanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, sodium salt; Sodium diethylacetate; NSC 403796
EINECS	219-513-7

Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Ethylbutyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency, supporting your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details

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