Description

Ammonium Hydroxymethanesulphonate is an ammonium salt of hydroxymethanesulfonic acid, a versatile sulfonate compound with significant industrial utility. This chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and functional additive in specialized synthesis and formulation processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring a stable sulfonate source or a formaldehyde sulfoxylate precursor.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions introducing sulfonate or sulfoxylate groups.
• Textile Auxiliary: Employed in specific textile processing and dyeing applications as a reducing agent or stabilizer.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a bleaching aid or stabilizer in certain pulp processing stages.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the formulation of specific photographic developing solutions.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratory-scale research for method development and chemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Hydroxymethanesulphonate
CAS No.	56418-71-4
Molecular Formula	CH7NO4S
Molecular Weight	141.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium hydroxymethanesulfonate; Ammonium formaldehyde sulfoxylate; Formamidinesulfinic acid, ammonium salt; Ammonium sulfoxylate formaldehyde; Ammonium hydroxymethylsulfonate; Ammonium methan sulfonate; Ammonium hydroxymethanesulfinate
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Hydroxymethanesulphonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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