Description

Potassium Naphthalene-1-Sulphonate is an organosulfonate salt widely utilized as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile sulfonating agent and surfactant precursor, offering excellent solubility and ionic properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the dye, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop or enhance product formulations.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a crucial building block in the synthesis of sulfonated azo dyes and organic pigments, improving water solubility and color fastness.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used in the production of certain herbicides and pesticides as a dispersing agent or anionic surfactant component.
• Polymer and Resin Modification: Serves as a comonomer or additive to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, enhancing hydrophilicity and ion-exchange capacity.
• Surfactant and Detergent Synthesis: A key raw material for manufacturing anionic surfactants with good wetting and emulsifying properties.
• Electroplating and Metal Treatment: Functions as a brightening agent or additive in electroplating baths to improve surface finish and coating uniformity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a specialized reagent in organic synthesis for introducing sulfonate functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Naphthalene-1-Sulphonate
CAS No.	38251-26-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7KO3S
Molecular Weight	246.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 1-Naphthalenesulfonate; 1-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium Naphthalene-1-Sulfonate; NSC 401579; 1-Naphthalenesulphonic Acid Potassium Salt; α-Naphthalenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium α-Naphthalenesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Naphthalene-1-Sulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product 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.

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
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.5%

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