| CAS Number | 35452-30-3 |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H12O3S |
| Molecular Weight | 152.21 |
| InChI Key | RJQRCOMHVBLQIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 0.9 |
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Applications:
Uv-Vis Spectrum of 1-Pentanesulfonic Acid
April 1, 2026
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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase. This analysis was done with the mobile phase made of 20% acetonitrile and 80% water.
HPLC Method for Separation of Hydrophobic, Cationic and Anionic Surfactants on Newcrom BH Column
July 10, 2023
HPLC Method for Separation of Hydrophobic, Cationic and Anionic Surfactants on Newcrom BH by SIELC Technologies
Separation type: Liquid Chromatography Mixed-mode
Surfactants, also known as surface-active agents, are compounds that lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, or dispersants.
They are often classified according to the charge of the polar head group:
Anionic Surfactants: These surfactants have a negative charge on their polar head group. Common examples include soap, sodium laureth sulfate, and sodium lauryl sulfate. They are commonly used in detergents and shampoos due to their ability to emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension, so it can be rinsed away.
Cationic Surfactants: These surfactants have a positive charge on their polar head group. Examples include cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and benzalkonium chloride. These are often used as antiseptics and can also be found in hair conditioners because they reduce static cling.
Nonionic Surfactants: These surfactants have no charge on their polar head group. Examples include alcohol ethoxylates, nonylphenol ethoxylates, and polysorbates. Nonionic surfactants are often used in laundry and dishwasher detergents.
All compounds can be retained, separated, and analyzed using a reverse-phase Newcrom BH, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended column. The mobile phase for this method consists of water, acetonitrile (MeCN), and Ammonium formate, which serves as a buffer. This analytical method can be detected with an Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD) or any other evaporative detection method (CAD, ESI-MS).
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Benzalkonium chloride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, 1-Pentanesulfonic acid, Dodecanoic acid (Lauric acid), p-Toluenesulfonic Acid (PTSA), 1-Octanesulfonic acid, Sodium dodecyl sulfate, 1-Ethylpyridinium bromide
Condition
| Column | Newcrom BH, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended |
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN -40-80%, 10 min |
| Buffer | Ammonium formate pH 3.0 – 40 mM |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 ml/min |
| Detection | ELSD, 50C |
Description
| Class of Compounds | Surfactants |
| Analyzing Compounds | Benzalkonium chloride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, 1-Pentanesulfonic acid, Dodecanoic acid (Lauric acid), p-Toluenesulfonic Acid (PTSA), 1-Octanesulfonic acid, Sodium dodecyl sulfate, 1-Ethylpyridinium bromide |
Application Column
Newcrom BH
Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended
1-Octanesulfonic acid
1-Pentanesulfonic acid
Benzalkonium chloride
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Dodecanoic acid (Lauric acid)
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
p-Toluenesulfonic Acid (PTSA)
HPLC Method for Separation of Hydrophobic, Cationic, Nonionic and Anionic Surfactants on Newcrom BH Column
July 10, 2023
HPLC Method for Separation of Hydrophobic, Cationic, Nonionic and Anionic Surfactants on Newcrom BH by SIELC Technologies
Separation type: Liquid Chromatography Mixed-mode
Surfactants, also known as surface-active agents, are compounds that lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, or dispersants.
They are often classified according to the charge of the polar head group:
Anionic Surfactants: These surfactants have a negative charge on their polar head group. Common examples include soap, sodium laureth sulfate, and sodium lauryl sulfate. They are commonly used in detergents and shampoos due to their ability to emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension, so it can be rinsed away.
Cationic Surfactants: These surfactants have a positive charge on their polar head group. Examples include cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and benzalkonium chloride. These are often used as antiseptics and can also be found in hair conditioners because they reduce static cling.
Nonionic Surfactants: These surfactants have no charge on their polar head group. Examples include alcohol ethoxylates, nonylphenol ethoxylates, and polysorbates. Nonionic surfactants are often used in laundry and dishwasher detergents.
All compounds can be retained, separated, and analyzed using a reverse-phase Newcrom BH, 4.6 x 250 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended column. The mobile phase for this method consists of water, acetonitrile (MeCN), and Ammonium formate, which serves as a buffer. This analytical method can be detected with an Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD) or any other evaporative detection method (CAD, ESI-MS).
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Benzalkonium chloride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Triton X100, 1-Pentanesulfonic acid, 1-Hexanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, 1-Heptanesulfonic acid, 1-Decanesulfonic acid, Sodium dodecyl sulfate, 1-Octanesulfonic acid
Condition
| Column | Newcrom BH, 4.6 x 250 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended |
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN -40-80%, 30 min |
| Buffer | Ammonium formate pH 3.0 – 20 mM |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 ml/min |
| Detection | ELSD, 50C |
Description
| Class of Compounds | Aliphatic sulfonic acid |
| Analyzing Compounds | Benzalkonium chloride, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Triton X100, 1-Pentanesulfonic acid, 1-Hexanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, 1-Heptanesulfonic acid, 1-Decanesulfonic acid, Sodium dodecyl sulfate, 1-Octanesulfonic acid |
Application Column
Newcrom BH
Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 250 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended
1-Heptanesulfonic acid
1-Hexanesulfonic acid, sodium salt
1-Octanesulfonic acid
1-Pentanesulfonic acid
Benzalkonium chloride
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Triton X100
HPLC Method for Analysis of 1-Pentanesulfonic acid on Newcrom BH Column
June 27, 2023
HPLC Method for Analysis of 1-Pentanesulfonic acid on Newcrom BH by SIELC Technologies
Separation type: Liquid Chromatography Mixed-mode

Pentanesulfonic acid, also known as Amyl sulfonic acid or Valeric acid, is an aliphatic sulfonic acid. It has a five-carbon chain (which is where “penta-” comes from) and a sulfonic acid group attached (-SO3H), which is a strong acid group. Its molecular formula is C5H12O3S.
This compound is often used as an ion pairing reagent in reverse-phase chromatography, a type of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). As an ion-pairing reagent, it helps retain analytes with ionic (particularly cationic) properties on a reverse phase column by forming a neutral ion pair. This ion pair can then interact with the hydrophobic stationary phase and can be separated based on its hydrophobic properties.
It is also used in the synthesis of a variety of chemical compounds in the laboratory and industrial settings. As with all chemicals, it should be handled with appropriate care, considering its physical and chemical properties, and potential hazards.
The Pentanesulfonic acid can be retained and analyzed using a mixed-mode Newcrom BH, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended column. The mobile phase for this method consists of water, acetonitrile (MeCN), and Ammonium formate, which serves as a buffer. This analytical method can be detected with an Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD) or any other evaporative detection method (CAD, ESI-MS).
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of 1-Pentanesulfonic acid
Condition
| Column | Newcrom BH, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended |
| Mobile Phase | Gradient MeCN -40-80%, 10 min |
| Buffer | Ammonium formate pH 3.0 – 40 mM |
| Flow Rate | 1.0 ml/min |
| Detection | ELSD, 50C |
Description
| Class of Compounds | Aliphatic sulfonic acid |
| Analyzing Compounds | 1-Pentanesulfonic acid |
Application Column
Newcrom BH
Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended
HPLC Method for Analysis of Sulfonic acids on BIST A+ Column
June 16, 2022
HPLC Method for Analysis of Sulfonic acids on BIST A+ Column by SIELC Technologies

Methanesulfonic acid, written on occasion as MsOH or MSA, is a non-volatile catalyst with the chemical formula CH4O3S. It is used primarily as a replacement for other acids in industrial and laboratory applications due to being biodegradable. It is used often in electroplating of tin and tin0lead soldiers sa well as a key ingredient in rust and scale removers.
1-Pentanesulfonic acid is an organosulfonic acid with the chemical formula C5H12O3S. It is primarily used in it’s sodium salt form as an anionic pairing agent. You can find detailed UV spectra of 1-Pentanesulfonic acid and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.
1-Heptanesulfonic acid is an organosulfonic acid with the chemical formula C7H16O3S. It is primarily used in it’s sodium salt form as an ion-pairing agent. You can find detailed UV spectra of 1-Heptanesulfonic acid and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.
1-Decanesulfonic acid is an alkyl sulfonic acid with the chemical formula C10H21NaO3S. It is primarily used in it’s sodium salt form as an ion-pairing agent. You can find detailed UV spectra of 1-Decanesulfonic acid and information about its various lambda maxima by visiting the following link.
1-Dodecanesulfonic acid is an organosulfonic acid with the chemical formula C12H26O3S. It is primarily used in it’s sodium salt form as an anionic surfactant and ion-pair reagent, especially in seapration of peptides and proteins in HPLC.
Using SIELC’s newly introduced BIST™ method, a mixture of these Sulfonic acids can be separated on a negatively-charged, cation-exchange BIST A+ column, contrary to conventional chromatographic wisdom. There are two keys to this retention method: 1) a multi-charged, positive buffer, such as N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine (TMDAP), which acts as a bridge, linking the negatively-charged anion analytes to the negatively-charged column surface and 2) a mobile phase consisting mostly of organic solvent (such as MeCN) to minimize the formation of a solvation layer around the charged analytes. Other positively-charged buffers that can generate BIST™ include Calcium acetate and Magnesium acetate. Using this new and unique analysis method, these Sulfonic acids can be separated, retained, and detected through ELSD. This method is also compatible with Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and CAD.
Condition
| Column | BIST A+, 2.1 x 100 mm, 3 µm, 100 A, dual ended |
| Mobile Phase | MeCN – 90% |
| Buffer | TMDAP formate pH 4.0 – 5,0 mM |
| Flow Rate | 0.4 ml/min |
| Detection | ELSD, 80C |
Description
| Class of Compounds | Acid, Sulfonic acid |
| Analyzing Compounds | Methanesulfonic Acid, 1-Dodecanesulfonic acid, 1-Decanesulfonic acid, 1-Heptanesulfonic acid, 1-Pentanesulfonic acid |
Application Column
BIST A+
Column Diameter: 2.1 mm
Column Length: 100 mm
Particle Size: 3 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended
1-Dodecanesulfonic acid
1-Heptanesulfonic acid
1-Pentanesulfonic acid
Methanesulfonic Acid




