Description

Sodium 1-Hydroxypentanesulphonate is a high-purity organic sulfonate salt valued for its surfactant and hydrotropic properties. This compound is essential for formulating high-performance cleaning and processing agents where stability and solubility are critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the detergent, textile, and personal care industries for its effective role as a wetting agent and solubilizer.

Application

• As a key hydrotrope and coupling agent in liquid detergent and cleaner formulations.
• As a wetting and dispersing agent in textile processing and dyeing applications.
• As a solubilizer and stabilizer in agrochemical and pesticide formulations.
• In the synthesis of specialty surfactants and intermediates for industrial use.
• As a component in personal care products such as shampoos and body washes.
• In metalworking fluids and industrial cleaning solutions.
• For research and development purposes in chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Hydroxypentanesulphonate
CAS No.	42849-43-4
Molecular Formula	C5H11NaO4S
Molecular Weight	190.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 1-Hydroxypentanesulfonate; 1-Hydroxypentanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 5-Hydroxypentane-1-sulfonate; Pentanesulfonic Acid, 1-Hydroxy-, Sodium Salt; 1-Hydroxy-1-pentanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Hydroxypentanesulfonate Sodium Salt; Sodium Hydroxypentanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Hydroxypentanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your processes.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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