Description

Potassium Sulphanilate is the potassium salt of sulphanilic acid, a key aromatic sulfonic acid derivative. This compound serves as a versatile and stable intermediate, crucial for introducing the sulfanilate moiety into more complex molecular structures. It is primarily utilized in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialized organic chemicals across global industrial markets.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a critical intermediate in the production of azo dyes and other colorants.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for synthesizing sulfa drugs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a reagent and starting material in organic synthesis for novel compound development.
• Photographic Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of certain developers and other photographic processing agents.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized in laboratory settings for analytical procedures and as a standard.
• Specialty Surfactants: Can be used in the synthesis of specific anionic surfactants and detergents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Sulphanilate
CAS No.	29901-62-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6KNO3S
Molecular Weight	211.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 4-aminobenzenesulfonate; Potassium Sulfanilate; Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-amino-, potassium salt; Aniline-4-sulfonic acid potassium salt; p-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid potassium salt; Sulphanilic acid potassium salt; Potassium p-aminobenzenesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Sulphanilate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, related substances, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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