Description

2-Hydroxy-2-Isopropylsuccinic Acid, Ammonium Salt is a specialty organic ammonium salt with significant chelating and buffering properties. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions, making it a critical component in formulations requiring precise pH control and sequestration. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the personal care, industrial cleaning, and water treatment sectors for its efficacy and stability in various chemical environments.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, and chelating agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products to enhance stability and performance.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Used in detergent and cleaner formulations for its superior metal ion sequestration, preventing scale formation and improving surfactant efficacy.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: Employed as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water and boiler water systems.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as a stabilizing agent and chelant in certain pesticide and fertilizer formulations.
• Textile Processing: Utilized in dyeing and finishing baths to control water hardness and improve color fastness.
• Laboratory & Research: Functions as a biochemical buffer or a reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-2-Isopropylsuccinic Acid, Ammonium Salt
CAS No.	73142-75-3
Molecular Formula	C7H17NO5
Molecular Weight	195.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium 2-Hydroxy-2-Isopropylsuccinate; 2-Hydroxy-2-(1-Methylethyl)butanedioic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium 2-Hydroxy-2-(1-Methylethyl)succinate; 2-Isopropylmalic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium 2-Isopropylmalate; 3-Carboxy-3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic Acid Ammonium Salt; 2-Hydroxy-2-isopropylsuccinic acid monoammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hydroxy-2-Isopropylsuccinic Acid, Ammonium Salt adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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