Description

Potassium 2-(Methylamino)Ethanesulphonate is a high-purity organic sulfonate salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and buffering agent in specialized industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for research, development, and production applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfonate or amino acid-like functionalities.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a component in buffer systems or a precursor for modifying biomolecules in life science applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Surfactants & Detergents: Utilized as a raw material for creating specialized anionic surfactants with unique solubility and compatibility profiles.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Functions as an additive in electroplating baths to improve finish quality and process stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity or ionic conductivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-(Methylamino)Ethanesulphonate
CAS No.	23289-80-7
Molecular Formula	C₃H₈KNO₃S
Molecular Weight	177.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (2-Methylamino)ethanesulfonate; 2-(Methylamino)ethanesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Taurine N-Methyl Derivative; Potassium Methyltaurate; N-Methyltaurine Potassium Salt; Aminoethanesulfonic Acid, N-Methyl-, Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-(Methylamino)ethane-1-sulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-(Methylamino)Ethanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 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.