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Sulfanilic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Reagent for the detection of histidine; intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticalsSulfanilic acid is used as a reagent for chromatographic detection of histidine. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is utilized in quantitative analysis of nitrate and nitrite ions. It plays an essential role in the manufacturing of azo dyes and in synthesis of sulfa drugs. It is used as a dopant for the chemical synthesis of polyaniline. It is used to prepare 2,4-diamino-6-p-sulphoanilinopyrimidine by reacting with 6-chloro-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine.
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Reagent for the detection of histidine; intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticalsSulfanilic acid is used as a reagent for chromatographic detection of histidine. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It is utilized in quantitative analysis of nitrate and nitrite ions. It plays an essential role in the manufacturing of azo dyes and in synthesis of sulfa drugs. It is used as a dopant for the chemical synthesis of polyaniline. It is used to prepare 2,4-diamino-6-p-sulphoanilinopyrimidine by reacting with 6-chloro-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, ether, caustic soda and sodium carbonate.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∽365°C |
| Density | 1.485 |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 908765 |
| Merck Index | 14,8926 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol,ether,caustic soda and sodium carbonate. |
| Formula Weight | 173.19 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sulfanilic Acid |
Safety and Handling
- Sulfanilic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sulfanilic acid
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