N-Phenylsulfanilic acid, sodium salt
Agent Name
N-Phenylsulfanilic acid, sodium salt
CAS Number
6152-67-6
Formula
C12-H11-N-O3-S.Na
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-(phenylamino)-, monosodium salt; Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-(phenylamino)-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium N-phenylsulphanilate; Sulfanilic acid, N-phenyl-, sodium salt (8CI); Sodium diphenylamine-4-sulfonate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aminobenzenesulfonic Acids
Description
Off-white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in the colorimetric determination of nitrates and as an oxidation-reduction indicator; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "N-Phenylsulfanilic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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