Compound Q&A
What is 7-Amino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid (CAS: 87-02-5)?
Answer
7-Amino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid (CAS: 87-02-5) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H11NO5S. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and commonly used as a precursor in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and dyes. The compound exhibits acidic properties due to the presence of a sulfonic acid group and has a characteristic aromatic structure.
About
CAS No
87-02-5
English Name
7-Amino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO4S
Molecular Weight
239.25 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=C(C=C2C=C1N)S(=O)(=O)O)O
InChIKey
KYARBIJYVGJZLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
