Description

4,5-Dihydroxy-1,3-Benzenedisulfonic Acid Tetraammonium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble organic salt derivative of Tiron, valued for its strong chelating and reducing properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise metal ion control and stabilization in aqueous systems. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, analytical reagent, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Acts as a sensitive colorimetric and complexometric agent for the detection and quantification of metal ions such as iron, titanium, and aluminum.
• Polymerization Catalyst & Stabilizer: Serves as a redox component or stabilizer in specialty polymer formulations and emulsion systems.
• Metal Chelation & Sequestration: Used in industrial water treatment, plating baths, and cleaning formulations to control metal ions and prevent scaling or unwanted precipitation.
• Photographic & Imaging Chemicals: Functions as a developing agent or stabilizer in specialized photographic and photochemical processes.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed as a building block or sulfonating agent in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals.
• Laboratory Research: Used in biochemical and environmental research for studying metal-protein interactions and antioxidant activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dihydroxy-1,3-Benzenedisulfonic Acid Tetraammonium Salt
CAS No.	1159824-56-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6O8S2·4H3N
Molecular Weight	356.33 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Tiron Tetraammonium Salt; 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene-3,5-disulfonic Acid Tetraammonium Salt; 4,5-Dihydroxy-m-benzenedisulfonic Acid Tetraammonium Salt; Tiron Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Tironate; 3,5-Disulfo-1,2-dihydroxybenzene Tetraammonium Salt; Catechol-3,5-disulfonic Acid Tetraammonium Salt
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dihydroxy-1,3-Benzenedisulfonic Acid Tetraammonium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.