2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as AMPS, this compound is a reactive, hydrophilic, sulfonic acid acrylic monomer. This reagent is available as a white crystalline powder, which is very soluble in water and dimethylformamide (DMF). This compound can be synthesized by the Ritter reaction of acrylonitrile and isobutylene in the presence of sulphuric acid and water. The sulfonic acid in AMPS is a very strong ionic group, and ionizes completely in aqueous solutions.

• CAS Number: 15214-89-8
• Quantity provided: 50 gm per bottle
• Chemical formula: C7H13NO4S
• Molecular weight: 207.25
• Assay: Minimum 98 %

2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid has a wide range of applications in biological and chemical industries. This compound imparts dye receptivity, moisture absorbency, and static resistance to acrylic, modified-acrylic, polypropylene and polyvinylidine fluoride fibers. AMPS improves the washing performance of surfactants by binding multivalent cations and reducing attachment of dirt. AMPS is used to enhance the water-absorbing and swelling capacity of hydrogels in medical applications. It additionally increases water flow, retention and fouling resistance of asymmetric ultrafiltration and microfiltration membranes. This reagent is ideal for the synthesis of various compound in industrial processes, and is furthermore widely used in research applications.