Description

3-(Hexyloxy)-2-Hydroxy-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble anionic surfactant and functional intermediate valued for its unique combination of a sulfonate group and an ether linkage. This compound is critical for applications requiring excellent wetting, emulsifying, and solubilizing properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance and stability.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and viscosity modifier in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as a wetting agent, dispersant, and penetrant in pesticides, herbicides, and foliar fertilizers to improve efficacy.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a key component in hard surface cleaners and degreasers for its superior detergency and stability across a wide pH range.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a leveling agent, dye dispersant, and wetting agent in dye baths and finishing baths.
• Polymerization & Emulsion Processes: Employed as an emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of acrylics, styrene-butadiene, and other specialty polymers.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids as a rheology modifier and surfactant.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Hexyloxy)-2-Hydroxy-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	58965-17-6
Molecular Formula	C9H19NaO6S
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-(hexyloxy)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonate; 2-Hydroxy-3-(hexyloxy)-1-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt; 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(hexyloxy)-2-hydroxy-, sodium salt; HG-2; Anionic surfactant HG-2; Sodium 2-hydroxy-3-(hexyloxy)propanesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Hexyloxy)-2-Hydroxy-1-Propanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for review and are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

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%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Sodium Content	Conforms to theoretical

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