5-Sulfosalicylic Acid

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·2H₂O

CAS Number: 97-05-2

Appearance: White, crystalline solid.

 Uses & Industry Applications:

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

• Modent: 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.

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