Sulfanilic acid ACS PurReagent >99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H7NO3S
Molecular Weight:  173.19 g/mol
CAS Number: 121-57-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 0Pa at 25
Autoignition temp. >400 °C
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.5500 
B pt. 288 ?
M pt. >300 °C(lit.)
Density 1.485
Form solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H317,H319
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Sulfanilic acid is primarily used in the manufacture of dyes especially in the textile industry where it serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes. It is also employed in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals particularly in the preparation of sulfa drugs and can be found in some analytical procedures as a reagent for testing the presence of nitrites.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Sulfanilic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H7NO2S. It is a derivative of aniline and contains both an amine group and a sulfonic acid group. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline substance that is soluble in water and alcohol and it has an aromatic odor.