Description

Sodium 2-Methoxyethanesulfonate is a versatile organic sulfonate salt with significant utility as a key intermediate and functional additive. Its value lies in its ability to impart water solubility, ionic character, and chemical stability to formulations and synthesis processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop or improve product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring sulfonate or ethoxysulfonate functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its ionic properties enhance bioavailability or systemic action.
• Electroplating Additive: Acts as a brightening agent or stabilizer in electroplating baths to improve the quality and uniformity of metal deposits.
• Surfactant & Detergent Component: Serves as a hydrotrope or anionic component in specialized detergent formulations and cleaning products.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a monomer or additive to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, enhancing hydrophilicity, dyeability, or antistatic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in Michael addition reactions or as a source of the methoxyethanesulfonate anion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Methoxyethanesulfonate
CAS No.	77281-03-9
Molecular Formula	C3H7NaO4S
Molecular Weight	162.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxyethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Methoxyethylsulfonate; Sodium 2-Methoxyethyl Sulfonate; 2-Methoxyethane-1-sulfonate Sodium Salt; Ethanol, 2-methoxy-, 1-sulfonate, sodium salt; MES-Na; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Methoxyethanesulfonate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, related substances, residual solvents, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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