Description

2-Hydroxy-3-(Octyloxy)-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties and stability, making it a critical component in formulations requiring precise performance. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for its reliable quality and functionality.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a mild surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Acts as a key wetting and dispersing agent in heavy-duty degreasers and alkaline cleaners.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a leveling agent, wetting agent, and detergent in dyeing and finishing operations.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of acrylic, vinyl acetate, and styrene-butadiene polymers.
• Metal Treatment & Plating: Functions as an additive in electroplating baths and metal cleaning solutions to improve surface wetting and uniformity.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and adhesion on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-3-(Octyloxy)-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	51946-14-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₃NaO₅S
Molecular Weight	290.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Hydroxy-3-(octyloxy)-1-propanesulfonate; 3-(Octyloxy)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 1-Propanesulfonic Acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(octyloxy)-, Sodium Salt; Octyl Glycidyl Ether Sulfonate Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-(Octyloxy)-2-hydroxypropanesulfonate; OGES Sodium Salt; Surfactant 51946-14-6
EINECS	257-573-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-3-(Octyloxy)-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards for purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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