Compound Q&A
How is 5-Amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid (CAS: 84-89-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-Amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid is commonly synthesized through the sulfonation of 1-naphthol followed by reduction of the sulfonic acid group. This process typically involves the use of sulfur trioxide in pyridine and subsequent reduction with sodium borohydride or hydrogen gas over a catalyst like palladium on carbon.
About
CAS No
84-89-9
English Name
5-Amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H9NO3S
Molecular Weight
223.25 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C(C=CC=C2S(=O)(=O)O)C(=C1)N
InChIKey
DQNAQOYOSRJXFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
