Description

Potassium Hydroxydimethylbenzenesulphonate is a specialized organosulfonate salt with significant utility as a versatile intermediate and reagent in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a phase-transfer catalyst or a sulfonating agent, facilitating critical reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates requiring sulfonate ester or sulfonic acid functionalities.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and esterification processes in organic synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of sulfonated dyes and organic pigments to enhance solubility and color properties.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a comonomer or functionalizing agent to introduce sulfonate groups into polymers, improving hydrophilicity and ion-exchange capacity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Potassium Hydroxydimethylbenzenesulphonate
CAS No.	84962-63-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9KO4S
Molecular Weight	240.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzenesulfonate; 2-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 3,5-dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonate; Dimethylphenolsulfonic Acid Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hydroxydimethylbenzenesulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry benchmarks. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Contact for details

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