Description

Oxamic Acid Potassium Salt is the potassium salt derivative of oxamic acid, a compound of significant interest in organic synthesis and chemical research. This high-purity salt offers a stable and soluble source of the oxamate anion, which is crucial for various chemical transformations and analytical applications. It serves as a key intermediate and reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of enzyme inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile building block and nucleophile in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, amides, and other complex organic structures.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods, including chromatography and spectroscopy, for calibration and research purposes.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in biochemical studies, particularly as a potential inhibitor of specific enzymes like lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) for metabolic pathway investigation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the development of certain herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand in the formation of metal complexes for catalytic and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxamic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	21141-31-1
Molecular Formula	C2H2KNO3
Molecular Weight	127.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Oxamate; Oxamic Acid Monopotassium Salt; Potassium 2-Amino-2-oxoacetate; Mono-Potassium Oxamate; Aminooxoacetic Acid Potassium Salt; Glyoxylic Acid Potassium Salt Oxime; K-Oxamate
EINECS	244-246-5

Quality Control

Our Oxamic Acid Potassium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and related substances. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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