Description

Hexadecane-1-Sulphonic Acid is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl sulfonic acid with significant surface-active properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and surfactant in advanced chemical synthesis and formulation. It is essential for manufacturers in the specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their processes.

Application

• Surfactant & Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of anionic surfactants for industrial and institutional cleaning formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate or catalyst in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymerization Aid: Acts as an emulsifier or catalyst in specific emulsion and solution polymerization processes.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Incorporated into formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants as a corrosion inhibitor component.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an ion-pairing agent in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for the separation of complex mixtures.
• Material Science: Utilized in the surface modification of nanoparticles and the creation of functionalized materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecane-1-Sulphonic Acid
CAS No.	6140-88-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O₃S
Molecular Weight	306.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexadecanesulfonic Acid; C16 Sulfonic Acid; Palmityl Sulfonic Acid; n-Hexadecyl Sulfonic Acid; Hexadecyl Sulfonic Acid; n-Hexadecane-1-Sulfonic Acid; Cetane-1-Sulfonic Acid; Sulfonic Acid C16
EINECS	228-165-4

Quality Control

Our Hexadecane-1-Sulphonic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong acid; containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored separately from bases and reactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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