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HS Code |
987965 |
| Chemical Name | 4-Phenolsulphonic Acid Sodium Salt |
| Cas Number | 6211-24-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5NaO4S |
| Molecular Weight | 196.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility In Water | Freely soluble |
| Melting Point | Decomposes before melting |
| Synonyms | Sodium p-phenolsulfonate |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place |
| Purity | Typically ≥98% |
| Ph | Approximately 3.0 - 5.0 (10% solution) |
| Hazard Statements | May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract |
As an accredited 4-Phenolsulphonic Acid Sodium Salt factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | 250g of 4-Phenolsulphonic Acid Sodium Salt supplied in a tightly sealed, high-density polyethylene bottle with clear hazard labeling. |
| Shipping | 4-Phenolsulphonic Acid Sodium Salt is shipped in tightly sealed containers to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. It is packaged according to safety regulations, labeled with hazard information, and transported as non-hazardous material under normal conditions. Store and ship in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances and direct sunlight. |
| Storage | 4-Phenolsulphonic Acid Sodium Salt should be stored in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and incompatible materials such as strong acids or oxidizers. Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight and sources of ignition. Store at room temperature and ensure proper labeling to prevent accidental misuse or contamination. |
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Producing fine chemicals at scale means paying close attention to details in both processing methods and product quality. 4-Phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt belongs to a family of sulfonated aromatic compounds with widespread relevance across chemical synthesis and industrial operations. Anyone who has watched a batch come together on the plant floor knows the importance of raw material purity, solubility, and predictable reactivity. Over the years, formulation chemists and plant engineers have turned to 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt for its solid performance, consistent outcomes, and straightforward handling. The material often appears as a pale to white crystalline powder, a result of decades of process optimization aimed at minimizing color-forming impurities and maximizing shelf stability.
In our experience, the sodium salt form brings practical handling and storage benefits over the acid itself. Sodium neutralization transforms what could be a strongly corrosive liquid into a much more manageable solid, easing both logistics and safety demands. This physical stability allows for straightforward weighing, efficient dissolution into aqueous media, and simplified dosing during use. As a manufacturer, it’s not just about shipping containers out the door. Every kilogram we send goes through cleaning steps and purity checks to meet the demands of downstream applications—everything from dye manufacture and photographic chemistry to lab-scale synthesis. Our continuous review of process parameters has cut batch-to-batch variance in reactivity, meaning customers see consistent results in their own plants.
Meeting customer expectations means dialing in the right particle size, minimizing trace sodium sulfate, and delivering reliable assay numbers. It all comes down to intended use. Dye makers rely on high-purity lots with low colored contaminants—any deviation shows up as off-shades or lower yields in expensive chromophores. Analytical supply companies may measure for trace metals and insolubles, since downstream tests only work with clean standards. As a raw materials supplier, we worked hand-in-hand with downstream partners to identify the specification ‘sweet spot’ for performance and price.
Our most popular 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt falls within a purity range of over 98% by titration, with moisture typically monitored below 1%. Sodium sulfate, a possible side-product, is routinely kept below 0.5% through recrystallization workflows. Particle sizing targets a middle ground that prevents dust formation but allows for rapid dissolution. Recent process optimizations reduced average lot moisture deviation by half, minimizing caking and storage issues for our partners. All these factors allow formulators to hit target concentrations without guessing at active content.
From equipment lifetime to plant throughput, the decision to use the sodium salt version is usually grounded in practical observation. Sodium salts resist clumping and offer greater chemical stability through seasonal temperature swings, so customers see fewer problems with blocked chutes or dosing errors. Unneutralized 4-phenolsulfonic acid, by comparison, introduces greater handling risks. Corrosive fumes from the acid can demand costly upgrades to ventilation systems and reactivity with metallic fittings, adding maintenance headaches. We’ve fielded inquiries from facilities that used to handle the acid in bulk and switched after recurring corrosion and safety reports.
Potassium salts share some operational benefits with sodium counterparts but come at a higher raw material cost and exhibit slightly slower solubility profiles in colder processing water, based on our side-by-side batch records. Especially for large-volume users blending aqueous concentrates or processes with flow meters, the sodium salt’s quick dissolution and price stability have real bottom-line impact.
Our facility supports a range of downstream users, each with its own challenges. We see bulk orders destined for dye and pigment synthesis—processes where the sulfonate group acts as both a solubility enhancer and a reactive intermediate. Here, it’s not just purity that matters. Any detectable levels of iron, copper, or nickel can compromise catalyst stability and color brightness, setting off process shut-downs or costly product downgrades. For these cases, rigorous metal screening forms a core part of our quality assurance workflow.
Other customers take delivery for use in chemical analysis or reagent supply, where predictability and batch documentation support regulatory filings and method validation. Some order our sodium salt specifically for sulfonation or coupling reactions as a strong acid surrogate—taking advantage of the sodium salt’s instant solubility to boost yield and minimize local hot spots that can form with the pure acid. Based on decades of production feedback, applications in electroplating and water treatment rely on its precise sulfonate delivery, driving careful control of content and conductivity.
Sustainable chemical production today asks more from manufacturers than the legacy of the past. Our plant shifted bulk neutralization from strong base to controlled, low-temperature mixers to minimize offgas formation—a detail that reduces caustic chemical handling for operators and decreases local emissions. Each batch is logged and tested for sodium content, confirming full conversion before packing so that wastewater discharge remains well below permitted limits for both acidity and heavy metals.
Our 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt meets the purity standards demanded by advanced chemical synthesis while minimizing batch-to-batch environmental impact. By reducing process waste, we pass along cost savings to customers and help downstream users meet their own sustainability targets. On-site wastewater treatment systems rely on accurate tracking of product loading and byproduct flows; by delivering product with well-documented impurity profiles, we smooth regulatory reporting for our buyer’s environmental teams. We also proactively monitor and report on changes to global regulatory listings, working directly with safety managers at customer plants who depend on up-to-date hazard communication.
Handling strategy shapes both plant throughput and operator safety. In our experience, storing the sodium salt in sealed, moisture-protected packaging eliminates the risk of product degradation and minimises safety incidents related to spill clean-up. We advise facilities to dedicate storage away from strong acids and oxidizers; by following this protocol, we have seen incidents and product cross-contamination drop sharply over the years.
We tailor bulk packaging options to real-world workflows, from 25kg fiber drums with moisture-barrier liners to intermediate bulk containers for high-volume refilling. By offering packaging that aligns with fork-lift handling and automated dosing systems, we help plant teams cut down on manual labor and limit product exposure. On rare occasions, we field reports of small product clumps due to ambient moisture in unconditioned warehouses, but retraining on best practices usually solves the issue rapidly. This cycle of feedback and technical improvement keeps material flowing smoothly from receipt to deployment.
Over the years, the best product development ideas have come from conversations on the shop floor and inside customer QA labs. Several years ago, a coating manufacturer described slow and uneven dissolution rates when scaling up from lab to plant size. By trialing new mixing protocols and slightly adjusting the drying profile in our own plant, we cut their prep time by nearly a third on subsequent deliveries.
Field service staff regularly gather feedback during site visits and technical audits. We saw a similar benefit when a water treatment operator highlighted issues around dosage inconsistency linked to particle size distribution. With targeted sieving and a more rigorous track-and-trace protocol, follow-up batches met their process needs more closely.
We treat these interactions as opportunities to improve, viewing each as a direct pathway to better yield, easier compliance, and stronger supplier relationships. Routine customer survey data feeds directly into our ISO-certified management system, triggering root-cause investigations and refinements on the production line. This loop supports the high user retention rate that our specialty products command.
The specialty chemical marketplace is thick with related phenol or benzene sulfonates in neutral and acid forms. Distinctions matter for real-life processing. Compared to sodium benzene sulfonate, 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt offers a more targeted reactivity profile and often delivers greater solubility in moderately acidic reaction media—ideal for dye, pigment, and organic syntheses where rapid integration supports throughput and repeatability. The phenol backbone modulates both reactivity and compatibility with common color molecules, meaning less tweaking required for downstream synthesis and high reusability from batch to batch.
Compared to unsubstituted sodium sulfonates, the phenolic group in our sodium salt variant can activate or direct subsequent functionalization, which gives advanced formulators a synthetically versatile reagent without the added hazards of an unneutralized acid. This combination of gentle handling, strong reactivity, and reliable sourcing provides value in both specialty and commodity production.
Decades serving the dye, analytical, and process chemistry sectors have taught us that success hinges on listening and adapting. Customers rarely stick to one use or protocol—technological advances, regulatory changes, and competitive pressures push for more sustainable, cost-effective, and user-friendly materials all the time. We invest in process analytics not just to meet specifications but to quickly adjust off-normal production in ways that support these evolving demands.
A growing number of buyers now request stronger sustainability metrics, full lot traceability, or integration with automated dosing platforms. Our plant tracks every lot from raw feedstock through to finished product loading, with digitally archived documentation available to plant managers and regulatory teams. Where necessary, we support certification initiatives and supply detailed impurity profiles and allergen declarations, supporting our partners in global supply chains ranging from North America to Asia-Pacific.
Supply security has never been more vital. As a manufacturer, we know how sensitive downstream production can be to even minor interruptions. We source key raw materials from multi-year contracted suppliers and maintain a robust back-up warehouse network to minimize any impact from unforeseen logistical or geopolitical developments. During the pandemic-driven disruptions, continuous communication with buyers kept allocations steady and allowed real-time routing or alternate packing as needed.
Investments in advanced process control and continuous plant upgrades mean we can ramp up or down to match sudden swings in demand. By storing a safety stock of both raw phenol and finished sodium salt, we protect our customers from common pitfalls of just-in-time supply chains. Regular risk assessments and mock recall exercises ensure preparedness, supporting robust quality and safety certifications and preserving our hard-earned customer trust.
The landscape of chemical manufacturing continues to shift. Demand for ingredients that combine high performance with safer profiles has turned products like 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt into key tools for research, process development, and sustainable manufacturing initiatives. Customers experimenting with greener dyes, new electrochemical processes, or advanced reaction engineering regularly reach out for insight and technical data—collaboration that benefits both sides as we work through formulation hurdles and regulatory reviews together.
Sharing plant-level data, application notes, and impurity control strategies has helped researchers fast-track validation of novel procedures. Our plant’s willingness to run small, custom lots or modify specifications for emerging applications—for example, ultra-low metal grades for high-purity electronics—amplifies both industry innovation and the role of manufacturers as technical partners, not just commodity suppliers.
Customer feedback, market trends, and in-plant efficiency analysis all steer our approach to making 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt. We harness decades of operational insight, ongoing investment in production technology, and close collaboration with users to refine product attributes. Field-proven improvements, from enhanced particle stability to sharper metal control, give real value in markets that judge both consistency and adaptability.
For every lot that leaves our gates, the goal remains straightforward: deliver a product that streamlines manufacturing, reduces handling effort, and lets users focus on their core process challenges. This outlook shapes our ongoing journey with 4-phenolsulphonic acid sodium salt and underpins every incremental improvement we pursue.
