Isethionic Acid Sodium Salt

CAS Number: 1562-00-1

Molecular Formula: C2H5NaO4S

About Isethionic Acid Sodium Salt

Isethionic Acid Sodium Salt (CAS 1562-00-1) serves as a critical high purity fine chemicals precursor for the synthesis of mild, sulfate-free surfactants like Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, which are increasingly sought after by US personal care brands focusing on green chemistry and biodegradable formulations for sensitiv...

Isethionic Acid Sodium Salt Specifications

CAS Number

1562-00-1

Molecular Formula

C2H5NaO4S

Molecular Weight

148.11 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Sodium 2-hydroxyethane-1-sulfonate

Canonical SMILES

C(CS(=O)(=O)O)O.[Na]

InChI Key

LADXKQRVAFSPTR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

PubChem CID

517063

CAS Number

1562-00-1

Molecular Formula

C2H5NaO4S

Molecular Weight

148.11 g/mol

IUPAC Name

Sodium 2-hydroxyethane-1-sulfonate

Canonical SMILES

C(CS(=O)(=O)O)O.[Na]

InChI Key

LADXKQRVAFSPTR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

PubChem CID

517063

Molecular Weight

148.11 g/mol

Surfactant and Cleaning Agent

An amphoteric detergent and surface-active agent used in shampoos, bubble baths, soaps, and cleaning formulations to produce rich foam, improve detergency in hard water, and provide a mild, non-irritating effect on the skin

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A critical organic salt and building block used in the synthesis of various medicinal compounds, oral liquids, injections, and ointments, as well as a counter ion in antimicrobial formulations

Chemical Synthesis Intermediate

A versatile sulfoethylating agent and starting material used in the industrial production of taurine, acyl isethionates, and vinylsulfonic acid

Industrial and Agricultural Auxiliary

A multi-functional chemical used as a wetting agent for coal dust, a textile auxiliary to improve dyeing uniformity, and a sulfur fertilizer or plant fungicide in agricultural applications.