Description

1-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile organic sulfonate salt with significant utility as an intermediate and additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure imparts valuable properties for modifying solubility and reactivity, making it a critical component for producing high-performance materials. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfonate or hydroxyl functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for formulating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Detergent Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the production of anionic surfactants for industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity and ion-exchange capacity.
• Electroplating Additive: Functions as a brightening agent or stabilizer in specialty electroplating baths.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic and medicinal chemistry research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	42849-44-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11NaO4S
Molecular Weight	190.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 1-Hydroxy-3-methyl-1-butanesulfonate; 3-Methyl-1-hydroxy-1-butanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Methyl-1-hydroxybutane-1-sulfonate; 1-Butanesulfonic acid, 1-hydroxy-3-methyl-, sodium salt; HMS; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-1-Butanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided with every shipment 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 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.