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China and the United States are the leading exporters of N-Hydroxysuccinimide, accounting for the largest shares of global supply, while Germany, Japan, and South Korea represent the top importing markets. These countries dominate both production and consumption due to their advanced pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Imports by the European Union and East Asian economies have remained stable over the past three years, with modest growth aligning with steady demand from R&D-intensive life sciences firms—trends reflected in recent N-Hydroxysuccinimide prices.
N-Hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) is a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature, odorless, with a melting point of approximately 95–98 °C and low volatility. It is classified as an organic chemical intermediate and a cyclic N-hydroxyimide. NHS is widely employed in chemical synthesis—particularly for activating carboxylic acids to form stable, reactive esters used in amide bond formation. Its primary applications are in pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., peptide coupling, bioconjugation reagents), diagnostic reagents, and specialty polymers; it also serves as a key intermediate in the production of agrochemicals and crosslinking agents for coatings and adhesives.
Reagent for preparation of active esters of amino acids.
White to pale yellow
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is N-Hydroxysuccinimide and N-Hydroxysuccinimide SDS information.
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