2-Mercaptopropionic acid CAS 79-42-5

2-Mercaptopropionic Acid (CAS 79-42-5): Comprehensive Product Guide

Table of Contents

• 1. Product Specifications & Comparative Analysis
• 2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses
• 3. Practical Implementation Scenarios
• 4. Verified Client Success Stories
• 5. Procurement Guidance & Supplier Engagement

1. Product Specifications & Comparative Analysis

2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Essential intermediate in cephalosporin antibiotics production, with specific advantages in chiral synthesis processes.

Polymer Science

Chain transfer agent in acrylic resin production, enabling precise molecular weight control (MW range: 5,000-50,000 Da).

Cosmetic Formulations

Antioxidant booster in anti-aging skincare products at 0.5-2% concentration levels.

Agricultural Chemistry

Key precursor for organophosphate insecticides with 92-95% synthesis efficiency rates.

3. Practical Implementation Scenarios

Pharma Production Workflow

Implementation in cefazolin sodium synthesis: 78% yield improvement through optimized mercapto-group activation.

Industrial Scale Polymerization

Usage in PMMA production reduces polydispersity index from 2.1 to 1.4 at 0.8% additive concentration.

4. Verified Client Success Stories

Case 1: European Pharma Leader (2023)

Client: Top 10 antibiotic manufacturer
Application: Cephalosporin intermediate synthesis
Results: 22% cost reduction through reaction optimization

Case 2: Asian Polymer Specialist

Client: Acrylic resin producer
Implementation: Continuous polymerization process
Outcome: 15% energy savings with improved product consistency

5. Procurement Guidance & Supplier Engagement

Quality Assurance Protocols

Batch certification includes:
– GC purity >99.5%
– Heavy metal content <5ppm
– Microbiological testing per USP <61>

Supplier Selection Criteria

Evaluate:
1. ISO 9001 certification status
2. Batch-to-batch consistency records
3. Technical support capabilities

Contact Our Experts

Email: info@vivalr.com
Phone: (86) 15866781826
Available: Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00 GMT+8

Request Customized Quotes: Specify purity requirements, packaging preferences (25kg drums/IBC tanks), and required documentation.