Description

Sodium 1-Aminoethanesulphonate is an organosulfonate salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its structure, featuring both an amino and a sulfonate group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities seeking to develop surfactants, chelating agents, or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sulfonate or taurine-like structures.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Used in the production of specialized amphoteric or anionic surfactants for industrial and personal care applications due to its sulfonate functionality.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for introducing the aminoethanesulfonate moiety into target molecules.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of chelating agents used in water treatment and industrial cleaning processes.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in biochemical and microbiological research as a buffer component or a substrate analog in enzymatic studies.
• Electroplating Additives: Can be utilized in the formulation of specialty additives for electroplating baths to improve surface finish and metal distribution.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Aminoethanesulphonate
CAS No.	84195-70-0
Molecular Formula	C2H6NNaO3S
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Aminoethanesulfonate; Sodium Taurinate; Aminoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Ethanesulfonic Acid, 2-Amino-, Monosodium Salt; Taurine Sodium Salt; NSC 112210
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Aminoethanesulphonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.2%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

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