Description

Sodium 3-Cyanopropane-1-Sulfonate is a versatile organic sulfonate salt with a reactive nitrile functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is essential for industries requiring high-purity building blocks for pharmaceuticals, specialty polymers, and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing sulfonate or cyanoethyl motifs.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Used as a monomer or additive to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, enhancing hydrophilicity, dyeability, or antistatic properties.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Functions as a brightening agent or additive in electroplating baths to improve the quality and uniformity of metal deposits.
• Specialty Surfactant Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the production of specialized anionic surfactants with unique solubility and emulsifying characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in organic synthesis as a reagent for introducing the 3-sulfopropionitrile moiety into target molecules.
• Photographic Chemicals: Can be utilized in the formulation of certain photographic developers and processing solutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Cyanopropane-1-Sulfonate
CAS No.	35880-67-2
Molecular Formula	C4H6NNaO3S
Molecular Weight	171.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Sulfopropionitrile Sodium Salt; Sodium Sulfocyanoethane; Sodium 3-Sulfopropionitrile; Sodium β-Sulfopropionitrile; 3-Cyanopropanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Cyanoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 1-Cyano-2-sulfoethane Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-Cyanopropane-1-Sulfonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and moisture content is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with ISO and cGMP standards where required.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

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.