Description

Sodium Methoxyacetate is the sodium salt of methoxyacetic acid, a versatile organic intermediate with significant utility in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, serving as a protected glycolic acid derivative and a building block for introducing the methoxyacetate moiety. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a protected glycolic acid or ethoxyacetic acid side chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the methoxyacetate group is a critical structural component.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties, such as water-soluble or biodegradable materials.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complexing agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various condensation and alkylation reactions to introduce the -OCH2COO- functional group into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Methoxyacetate
CAS No.	50402-70-5
Molecular Formula	C3H5NaO3
Molecular Weight	112.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Methoxyacetic acid sodium salt; Sodium methoxyacetate; Methoxyacetate sodium salt; Sodium 2-methoxyacetate; Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-, sodium salt (1:1); 2-Methoxyacetic acid sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Methoxyacetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and residual solvent content. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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