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C7H9NO3S
187.22 g/mol
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5-Amino-2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid

CAS118-88-7EC204-282-8
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Amine
Primary Use
dye intermediate for food coloring

5-Amino-2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid, also known as p-cresidinesulfonic acid, is a synthetic organic compound derived from toluidine. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of specialty dyes for food products.

dye intermediate for food coloring

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

5-amino-2-methylbenzenesulfonic acid

InChIKey

BRKFTWHPLMMNHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)N)S(=O)(=O)O

Synonyms (22)
  • 3-SULFO-4-METHYLANILINE
  • 4-Amino-2-sulfotoluene
  • 4-Methyl-3-sulfoaniline
  • 4-TOLUIDINE-3-SULFONIC ACID
  • 4-toluidine-3-sulfo acid
  • Pazopanib Impurity 72
  • p-Toluidine-o-sulfonic acid