Description

3-(Dodecylthio)Propionic Acid Sodium Salt is an organosulfur compound widely utilized as a versatile intermediate and functional additive. Its molecular structure, featuring a long alkyl chain and a sodium carboxylate group, provides excellent surfactant properties and reactivity. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries seeking to modify surface characteristics or synthesize advanced materials.

Application

• Polymer Additive: Acts as a stabilizer, emulsifier, or chain-transfer agent in the production of synthetic rubbers, plastics, and resins.
• Lubricant and Grease Formulation: Serves as an extreme pressure (EP) additive and corrosion inhibitor in industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Surfactant Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of anionic surfactants for detergents, cleaning agents, and personal care products.
• Textile Auxiliary: Functions as a softening agent, antistatic agent, or dyeing assistant in textile processing.
• Coating and Ink Industry: Employed as a dispersing agent and flow modifier to improve the performance of paints, coatings, and printing inks.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key building block for producing other sulfur-containing specialty chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Dodecylthio)Propionic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	55525-61-6
Molecular Formula	C15H29NaO2S
Molecular Weight	296.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-(dodecylthio)propionate; Sodium Dodecylthiopropionate; 3-(Dodecylmercapto)propionic Acid Sodium Salt; Laurylthiopropionic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Laurylthiopropionate; Dodecylthiopropionic Acid Sodium Salt; 55525-61-6; Propanoic acid, 3-(dodecylthio)-, sodium salt (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(Dodecylthio)Propionic Acid Sodium Salt adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance with agreed specifications is provided with every 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Report
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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