Monosodium Succinate from TCI is the monosodium salt of succinic acid. Only one of its two carboxyl groups is neutralized, and the other stays in its free acid form. The compound is classed as a non-heterocyclic building block and sits between free succinic acid and its disodium salt. In the laboratory, monosodium succinate is used as a buffer component, as a source of succinate ions in solution, as a material for food research, and as an intermediate for synthesizing succinate derivatives that need one free carboxyl group.
Researchers choose this material for its distinctive amphoteric character. Each molecule carries one charged carboxylate group and one acidic carboxyl group. Because of this, its solutions naturally fall within the pH range suited to succinate buffers, so buffer preparation is simpler and needs less adjustment. The compound is a water-soluble solid that is easy to weigh accurately for routine preparations. Its single free acid group also allows selective chemical modification at one end of the molecule, which is useful in synthetic research where controlled derivatization of the succinate backbone is needed.
In Indonesia, Monosodium Succinate is relevant to biochemistry, food technology, pharmaceutical, and analytical chemistry laboratories. Formulation researchers can use it to adjust and stabilize pH in experimental systems. Food science groups can use it to study succinate-based ingredients. University research laboratories and industrial quality control units can use it as a dependable succinate source for buffer work and synthetic studies, since it comes from the established TCI product range.
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- Buffer preparation: one carboxyl group is neutralized and the other is free, so solutions fall naturally within the succinate buffer range and need less pH adjustment.
- Succinate ion source: the compound is a water-soluble solid that dissolves readily, giving a convenient and easily weighed supply of succinate ions for biochemical and analytical solutions.
- Food research: the material is a defined salt of succinic acid, which makes it suitable for food technology studies that examine succinate-based ingredients and their behavior in formulations.
- Synthesis of succinate derivatives: the single free carboxyl group allows selective modification at one end of the molecule, supporting synthetic routes that need one acid group left unreacted.
- pH control in formulation studies: its amphoteric character helps pharmaceutical and formulation researchers adjust and maintain pH in experimental systems without building complex buffer mixtures.
| Brand | TCI (product code S0106) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 2922-54-5 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | standard TCI catalog pack sizes; please confirm the available options with AMI Scientific |
| Physical form | water-soluble solid |
| Storage | keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place; follow the label and the TCI Safety Data Sheet |
Store Monosodium Succinate in its original, tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Because the compound is water-soluble, close the container promptly after each use to limit moisture uptake. If you transfer portions, use clean, dry, chemically compatible glass or plastic containers with clear labels. Follow standard laboratory practice: wear gloves, safety glasses, and a lab coat; avoid creating dust or breathing it in; and wash your hands after handling. Always check the TCI Safety Data Sheet for specific hazard, first-aid, and disposal guidance before use.
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