1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid
Agent Name
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid
CAS Number
85-47-2
Formula
C10-H8-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Naphthalene-1-sulphonic acid; [ChemIDplus] alpha-Naphthalenesulfonic acid; [Merck Index] Naphthalene sulfonic acid (a-); Naphthalene sulfonic acid, alpha-; Naphthalenesulfonic acid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Naphthalenes
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Grey powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make alpha-naphthol; The sodium salt is used to make phenols soluble in water; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Naphthalene."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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