Description

Acetaldehyde Hydroxysulfonate is a key organic sulfonate compound, also known as sodium bisulfite adduct of acetaldehyde. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its ability to act as a source of acetaldehyde under controlled conditions and as a sulfonating agent. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors requiring precise, stable aldehyde precursors for synthesis, purification, and stabilization processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a protected aldehyde source and sulfonating agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where controlled release of acetaldehyde is required.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for producing dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Stabilization Agent: Used to stabilize sensitive aldehydes and ketones in various chemical formulations to prevent unwanted polymerization or degradation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent for the derivatization and analysis of carbonyl compounds in laboratory settings.
• Polymer Industry: Functions as a modifier or cross-linking agent in specific resin and polymer production processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetaldehyde Hydroxysulfonate
CAS No.	20305-86-6
Molecular Formula	C₂H₅NaO₄S
Molecular Weight	148.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetaldehyde Sodium Bisulfite; Sodium Acetaldehyde Bisulfite; Acetaldehyde Sodium Sulfoxylate; 1-Hydroxyethane-1-sulfonate Sodium Salt; Ethanal Hydroxysulfonate Sodium Salt; Sodium 1-Hydroxyethanesulfonate; Acetaldehyde-Bisulfite Adduct Sodium Salt
EINECS	243-734-0

Quality Control

Our Acetaldehyde Hydroxysulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for industrial and fine chemical use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and safety data are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

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)	4.0 - 6.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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