3-METHYLSULFANILIC ACID

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 98-33-9

3-METHYLSULFANILIC ACID

EINECS NO. 202-658-6
FORMULA H2NC6H3(CH3)SO3H
MOL WT. 187.22

H.S. CODE

 
TOXICITY  
SYNONYMS
4-Amino-3-methylbenzenesulfonic Acid; OTS;
5-磺酸-2-氨基甲苯; 3-Methylsulfanilsäure (German); ácido 3-Metilsulfanílico (Spanish); Acide 3-méthylsulfanilique (French); 3-Methylsulphanilic acid; 6-Aminotoluene-3-sulfonic acid; 2-Aminotoluene-5-sulfonic acid;
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CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE white to grey powder
MELTING POINT

290 C

BOILING POINT

Decomposes

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Insoluble

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AUTOIGNITION

 

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FLASH POINT

 

STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions;

APPLICATIONS

3-Methylsulphanilic acid is a off-white to grey powder or crystals; insoluble in water, chorobenzene, slightly soluble in hot water, soluble in alkaline solution, ethyl alcohol and ether, melts at 290 C. It is used as an intermediate for colorants (dyes, optical brightening agents), medicines and other organic synthesis. 2B ACID (4-Amino-2-Chlorotoluene-5-Sulfonic Acid, CAS#: 88-51-7), 4B ACID (6-Amino-m-toluenesulfonic acid, CAS #: 88-44-8) are analogues.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

white to grey powder
ASSAY

98.0% min

WATER

0.5% max

o-TOLUIDINE

0.5% max

INSOLUBLES 0.5% max (in alkali)
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 25kgs in bag
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OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: T, Risk Phrases: 45-34, Safety Phrases: 53-26-36/37/39-45