Description

Sodium 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Propanesulphonate is a specialized anionic surfactant and intermediate of significant industrial importance. Its molecular structure, featuring a nitroaromatic group linked to a propanesulphonate chain, provides unique properties for chemical synthesis and surface activity. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and specialty surfactant sectors. It serves as a critical building block for creating more complex molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and advanced organic compounds, particularly where sulfonate functionality is required.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used in the development and production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators as a solubilizing or dispersing agent.
• Specialty Surfactant: Acts as an anionic surfactant or hydrotrope in specialized detergent formulations and industrial cleaning applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in research and development for synthesizing potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific ionic properties.
• Electroplating & Metal Treatment: Can function as an additive in electroplating baths to improve surface finish and bath stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Propanesulphonate
CAS No.	58480-38-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10NNaO6S
Molecular Weight	283.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(4-nitrophenoxy)-, sodium salt; 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)-1-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt; Sodium 3-(p-nitrophenoxy)propanesulfonate; 4-Nitrophenoxypropanesulfonic acid sodium salt; PNPS; p-Nitrophenoxypropanesulfonate sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Propanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent high-quality standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms

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