Description

Sodium:4-Hydroxypentanoate is the sodium salt of 4-hydroxypentanoic acid, a valuable chemical intermediate. This compound is significant for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules.
• Potential use in the research and development of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.
• Employed in biochemical research and process development.
• Serves as a precursor or modifier in the production of polymers and specialty materials.
• Application in cosmetic ingredient synthesis where specific organic acid salts are required.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Sodium:4-Hydroxypentanoate
CAS No.	56279-37-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	140.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 4-hydroxypentanoate; 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid sodium salt; Sodium 4-hydroxypentanoic acid; Sodium 4-hydroxyvalerate; 4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt; Sodium 4-hydroxy-n-valerate; Sodium 4-hydroxypentanoate (CAS 56279-37-9)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium:4-Hydroxypentanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to 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%
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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