Description

Potassium Nonan-5-Sulfate is a specialized anionic surfactant and intermediate of significant industrial interest. Its unique structure, featuring a sulfate group at the central carbon of a nonyl chain, provides distinct properties for formulation chemistry. This compound is particularly valuable for industries requiring precise control over surface activity and chemical synthesis. Key sectors include specialty chemical manufacturing, advanced material science, and research & development.

Application

• Specialty Surfactant Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel anionic surfactants with tailored hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
• Emulsion & Dispersion Stabilizer: Used in the formulation of advanced polymer emulsions, agrochemicals, and coating systems.
• Research & Development Chemical: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying surfactant behavior, micelle formation, and structure-property relationships.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a component in specialized industrial and institutional cleaning products where specific chain length surfactants are required.
• Textile & Leather Processing Aid: Functions as a wetting agent, penetrant, or auxiliary chemical in fiber treatment and leather finishing processes.
• Personal Care Product Development: Investigated for use in rinse-off products where its specific sulfate structure may offer unique foaming or cleansing characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Nonan-5-Sulfate
CAS No.	66091-08-5
Molecular Formula	C9H19KO4S
Molecular Weight	262.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 5-Sulfononyl Sulfate; Nonan-5-yl Sulfate Potassium Salt; 5-Sulfononanol Potassium Salt; Potassium Nonyl Sulfate (Mid-Chain); Pentyl Sulfate Potassium Salt (derivative); C9 Mid-Chain Sulfate Potassium Salt; Sulfuric Acid, Monononyl Ester, Potassium Salt (5-isomer)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Nonan-5-Sulfate is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analytically verified to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the precise requirements for research and industrial synthesis applications.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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