5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate
CAS Number5965-83-3
FormulaHO3SC6H3-2-(OH)CO2H 2H2O
Mol. Weight254.21 g/mol
5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate
What is 5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate?
5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrate is a chemical compound with CAS number 5965-83-3 and molecular formula HO3SC6H3-2-(OH)CO2H 2H2O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Spray reagent for the detection of amino acids on TLC plates.1 Doping agent for polyaniline.,Used in urine tests to determine urine protein content
Specifications
Linear Formula
HO3SC6H3-2-(OH)CO2H·2H2O
Molecular Weight
254.21 g/mol
Grade
ACS reagent
Assay/Purity
≥99%
99.0-101.0% (ACS specification)
Appearance
white crystalline powder
Impurities
≤0.02% insolubles
≤0.04% salicylic acid
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
105-110 °C(lit.)
Ignition Residue
≤0.1%
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.02%
Cation Traces
Fe: ≤0.001%
heavy metals: ≤0.002%
EC Number
202-555-6
WGK Germany
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Alternative Names & Synonyms
Sulfosalicylic acid2-Hydroxy-5-sulfobenzoic acid3-carboxy-4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid2-Hydroxybenzoic-5-sulfonic acid5-Sulfosalicylic acid5-Sulfosalicylic acid dihydrateSalicylsulfonic acid5-Sulfosalicylsyre5-Sulfosalicylsaeure