Description

2,2,3-Trichloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile halogenated organic salt with significant utility as a chemical intermediate and reagent. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the trichloromethyl group into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of compounds with specific biological or material properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a trichloromethyl moiety for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor or reactant in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, or additives where halogenated compounds impart specific properties like flame retardancy.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a probe or inhibitor in enzymatic studies due to its reactive functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,3-Trichloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	3562-98-9
Molecular Formula	C3H2Cl3NaO2
Molecular Weight	199.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2,2,3-trichloropropionate; 2,2,3-Trichloropropanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Trichloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt; TCPA Sodium Salt; Sodium Trichloropropionate; Propanoic acid, 2,2,3-trichloro-, sodium salt (1:1)
EINECS	222-625-3

Quality Control

Our 2,2,3-Trichloropropionic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required chemical and physical specifications. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support 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). 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 handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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