Description

Sodium 2,3-Dihydroxypropionate is the sodium salt of glyceric acid, a versatile organic compound with a polyhydroxy structure. This chemical is valued for its chelating properties and role as a building block in organic synthesis and specialty formulations. It serves as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical manufacturing industries, where its unique functionality is leveraged.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring biocompatible polyol structures.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in moisturizers, serums, and other skincare products.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as a mild sequestrant in aqueous systems to control metal ion catalysis and stabilize formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block for the production of fine chemicals, ligands, and complex organic molecules.
• Food Additive Precursor: May be used in the production of certain food-grade emulsifiers or acidulants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2,3-Dihydroxypropionate
CAS No.	50976-28-8
Molecular Formula	C3H5NaO4
Molecular Weight	128.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Glycerate; Glyceric Acid Sodium Salt; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Monosodium Glycerate; Sodium 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoate; DL-Glyceric Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2,3-Dihydroxypropionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and residual solvent content. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or industrial applications.

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); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of 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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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