1. Product Overview
4-Aminotoluene-3-sulfonic Acid (CAS 88-44-8) is a high-purity sulfonic acid derivative with the molecular formula C7H9NO3S. Key specifications:
- Appearance: Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
- Purity: ≥98.5%
- Molecular Weight: 187.21 g/mol
- Melting Point: 270-275°C (dec.)
- Storage: Keep in airtight container at 2-8°C
2. Key Applications
Widely used in:
- Dye manufacturing (azo dye intermediate)
- Pharmaceutical synthesis (antibacterial agents)
- Organic electronic materials
- Chemical research (sulfonation reactions)
3. Usage Instructions
- Always wear PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat)
- Dissolve in polar solvents (water/ethanol) at 60-80°C
- Maintain pH 6-8 for optimal reactivity
- Store away from strong oxidizers
- Dispose per local chemical waste regulations
4. Detailed Use Cases
Case 1: Azo Dye Production
Used as coupling component in C.I. Acid Red 114 synthesis:
- Dissolve 50g in 500ml deionized water at 70°C
- React with diazotized 4-nitroaniline at pH 7.2
- Yield: 92-95% brilliant red dye
Case 2: Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Key precursor in sulfa drug synthesis:
- React with chloracetyl chloride in THF
- Ammonolysis to create sulfonamide backbone
- Final purification via recrystallization
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