5-Sulfosalicylic Acid

5-Sulfosalicylic acid also known as sulfosalicylic dihydrate is an organic acid containing a sulfonic acid group (SO₃H) and a carboxylic acid group (COOH) bonded to a benzene ring.

Chemical Formula: C7H6O6S

Appearance: White crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a disintegrating agent or a pH modifier to enhance the dissolution and bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in solid dosage forms.

• Chelating Agent: It can act as a chelating agent, binding to metal ions and facilitating their removal or separation.

• Analytical Chemistry: Used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for the determination of metal ions, particularly heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury.

• Mordent: Utilized in the textile industry as a mordant in dyeing processes.

• Antifreeze and Deicing Fluids: Its low freezing point allows it to be a component in antifreeze and deicing fluids.

• Textile Industry: In the textile industry, it may be used in dyeing processes or as a stabilizing agent in certain treatments.