Description

Potassium 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Propanesulphonate is a specialized organic salt featuring a nitrophenoxy moiety linked to a propanesulphonate group, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and functional additive. Its structure makes it particularly useful in applications requiring sulfonate anions for solubility or ionic properties, and as a precursor for more complex chemical architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sulfonate functionalities for enhanced bioavailability or specific targeting.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, or plant growth regulators where the nitrophenoxy group is a key active moiety.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate or modifying agent in the production of azo dyes and other colored compounds, leveraging the nitro group for chromophore development.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce anionic sulfonate groups into polymer chains to alter solubility, hydrophilicity, or ionic exchange capacity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for studying nucleophilic substitution reactions and synthesizing complex ether-sulfonate compounds.
• Electrolyte or Additive: Potential use as a component in specialized electrolyte formulations or as a surfactant/dispersant additive in various industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Propanesulphonate
CAS No.	75593-59-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10KNO6S
Molecular Weight	299.34 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)-1-propanesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 3-(p-Nitrophenoxy)propanesulfonate; 1-Propanesulfonic Acid, 3-(4-nitrophenoxy)-, Potassium Salt; PNPS Potassium Salt; 4-Nitrophenoxypropanesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium 3-(4-Nitrophenoxy)Propanesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes results for assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters. Specifications can be aligned with research-grade or custom purity requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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