Description

Sodium 1-Methoxy-1-Oxohexadecane-2-Sulphonate is a high-purity anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. It is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties in demanding formulations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking consistent performance and supply chain reliability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as a wetting agent and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates for improved efficacy.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a key ingredient in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and floor care products.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a levelling agent and detergent in dyeing and scouring processes.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Functions as an emulsifier in the production of synthetic rubbers, latexes, and acrylic polymers.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling mud formulations and as a component in enhanced oil recovery systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Methoxy-1-Oxohexadecane-2-Sulphonate
CAS No.	4016-24-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₃NaO₅S
Molecular Weight	372.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Sulfohexadecanoate Methyl Ester; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfopalmitate; Methyl 2-Sulfopalmitate Sodium Salt; Sodium Methyl α-Sulfopalmitate; Palmitic Acid Methyl Ester Sulfonate Sodium Salt; MES (C16); C16 MES; Sodium Hexadecyl Methoxysulfonate
EINECS	223-679-8

Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Methoxy-1-Oxohexadecane-2-Sulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, activity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 95.0 %
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0 %
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.5
Sodium Sulfate	≤ 1.5 %
Unreacted Methyl Ester	≤ 1.0 %

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