Description

Potassium Hippurate is the potassium salt of hippuric acid, a key organic compound with significant utility in analytical and biochemical fields. Its consistent quality and high purity make it an essential reference standard and reagent for reliable laboratory results. This product is primarily required by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and chemical analysis sectors.

Application

• Primary standard or reference material in analytical chemistry for calibration and method validation.
• Key biochemical reagent in research involving metabolic studies, particularly related to benzoate metabolism.
• Used in the preparation of culture media and diagnostic reagents within microbiology and clinical laboratories.
• Intermediate in organic synthesis for the production of more complex pharmaceutical compounds.
• Component in specific industrial processes requiring high-purity organic salts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hippurate
CAS No.	583-10-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8KNO3
Molecular Weight	217.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Hippuric Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Benzoylglycinate; Benzoylaminoacetic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium N-Benzoylglycinate; Glycine, N-benzoyl-, potassium salt; Potassium 2-(benzamido)acetate
EINECS	209-506-8

Quality Control

Our Potassium Hippurate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and weight.

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
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms

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