What is 2-Aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid CAS 81-16-3?
2-Aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid CAS 81-16-3 belongs to the naphthalene sulfonic acid family and contains both amino and sulfonic functional groups that enable further chemical transformation. It is mainly produced through chemical conversion of naphthalene-based sulfonic acid derivatives. In industrial chemistry, the compound is recognized as a key intermediate for producing dyes, pigments, and fluorescent whitening agents used in textile, paper, and related industries.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
Grey white to light pink powder |
| Melting Point |
180 °C |
| Boiling Point |
220°C (rough estimate) |
| Density |
1.3588 (rough estimate) |
| pka |
pK1: 2.35 (25°C) |
| Storage Conditions |
Store at -20°C Freezer, under inert atmosphere |
Features
- Dye Intermediate: Acts as an important intermediate for the production of azo dyes and related colorants.
- Reactive Groups: Contains amino and sulfonic groups that allow diverse chemical modification.
- Aromatic Stability: The naphthalene structure provides good stability for industrial synthesis processes.
- Industrial Precursor: Widely used as a starting material for manufacturing dye intermediates and pigment compounds.
Applications
- Azo Dyes: Used as a diazo component in the manufacture of acid dyes and reactive dyes for textiles.
- Pigment Production: Applied in the preparation of pigments such as Lithol Red (Pigment Red 49) and other colorants used in inks and coatings.
- Optical Brighteners: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorescent whitening agents used in detergents and paper processing.
- Chemical Intermediates: Used as a precursor for producing other naphthalene sulfonic acid derivatives and specialty organic chemicals.
- Research Use: Applied in laboratory synthesis and chemical research involving aromatic sulfonic compounds.
Packaging
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