Description

Sulfosalicylic Acid is a versatile aromatic sulfonic acid derivative, valued for its strong chelating and protein-precipitating properties. This compound is essential in analytical chemistry and industrial processes where precise metal ion control or protein analysis is required. Key industries that rely on this product include pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical diagnostics, water treatment, and chemical synthesis.

Application

• Clinical Diagnostics: Primarily used as a reagent for the turbidimetric determination of urinary protein (Albustix test).
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain drugs and fine chemicals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a complexometric titrant and a masking agent for metal ions like iron and aluminum in solution analysis.
• Water Treatment: Utilized as a scale inhibitor and chelating agent in boiler and cooling water systems.
• Textile & Dye Industry: Functions as a catalyst or intermediate in dye manufacturing processes.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical laboratories for protein precipitation and purification protocols.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sulfosalicylic Acid
CAS No.	97-05-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6O6S
Molecular Weight	218.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Sulfosalicylic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-5-sulfobenzoic Acid; 5-Sulfosalicylic Acid Dihydrate; Sulfosalicylic Acid Dihydrate; SSA; Sulphosalicylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-5-sulfo-; Alizarin Yellow GG
EINECS	202-555-6

Quality Control

Our Sulfosalicylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for diagnostic and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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