Description

Sodium 3-Bromopropanesulfonate is a versatile organosulfur compound widely used as a key sulfonate-functionalized building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce a reactive bromine atom and a water-sulfonate group into target molecules, facilitating the synthesis of surfactants, functional polymers, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfonate or alkyl bromide functionalities.
• Polymer Modification & Monomer: Used to synthesize functional monomers for creating water-soluble polymers, ion-exchange resins, and materials with specific surface-active properties.
• Surfactant & Detergent Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of specialized anionic surfactants and hydrotropes for industrial and consumer cleaning formulations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that benefit from sulfonate group incorporation for solubility or activity.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a linker molecule in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment Additive: Can be used in formulating specialty baths and solutions for metal surface treatment and plating processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Bromopropanesulfonate
CAS No.	55788-44-8
Molecular Formula	C3H6BrNaO3S
Molecular Weight	225.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopropanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Bromopropane-1-sulfonate; 1-Propanesulfonic Acid, 3-bromo-, Sodium Salt; 3-Bromo-1-propanesulfonate Sodium Salt; Bromopropanesulfonate Sodium; Propane-1-sulfonic Acid, 3-bromo-, Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Bromopropylsulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-Bromopropanesulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and identification by FT-IR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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