Description

Sodium Ethoxyacetate is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the ethoxyacetate functional group, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with specific properties. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring an ethoxyacetate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chemical structure imparts desired biological activity or stability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a reagent for the preparation of esters, amides, and other derivatives used in flavors, fragrances, and performance chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering properties like solubility, adhesion, or reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Ethoxyacetate
CAS No.	63665-86-1
Molecular Formula	C4H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	126.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethoxyacetic acid sodium salt; Sodium 2-ethoxyacetate; 2-Ethoxyacetic acid sodium salt; Glycolic acid ethyl ether sodium salt; Ethoxyacetate sodium; Acetic acid, 2-ethoxy-, sodium salt (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Ethoxyacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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