Description

Butanedioic Acid, (Carboxymethoxy)-, Sodium Salt is a high-purity organic salt derivative of succinic acid, valued for its unique chelating and sequestering properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise control of metal ions and stabilization of formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors where reliable performance and consistent quality are critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or buffering agent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a stabilizer and chelating agent in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products to enhance shelf-life.
• Industrial Cleaning & Detergents: Functions as a water softener and sequestrant in specialty cleaning formulations to improve efficacy in hard water.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block or additive in various organic synthesis processes.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a reagent or standard in analytical chemistry and biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanedioic Acid, (Carboxymethoxy)-, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	62501-41-1
Molecular Formula	C6H7NaO7
Molecular Weight	238.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Monosodium (carboxymethoxy)succinate; Sodium (carboxymethoxy)succinate; Succinic acid, (carboxymethoxy)-, monosodium salt; 2-(Carboxymethoxy)butanedioic acid sodium salt; Monosodium O-carboxymethylsuccinate; Sodium hydrogen (carboxymethoxy)succinate; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Butanedioic Acid, (Carboxymethoxy)-, Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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