Sulfanilic acid 99% ACS Reagent

Sulfanilic acid (4-aminobenzenesulfonic acid ) is an off-white crystalline solid which finds application in quantitative analysis of nitrate and nitrite ions. The solid acid exists as a zwitterion, and has an unusually high melting point. Sulfanilic acid has four primary end uses. It is used as an intermediate in the production of yellow food dye, specific pharmaceutical applications, optical brighteners for white paper and as a concrete additive. The sulfanilic acid intermediate can be purchased in four different grades – technical grade, pure grade, sodium sulfanilate solution and sodium sulfanilate dry powder.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White powder with faint purple tinge. Grayish-white flat crystals. Becomes anhydrous at around 212°F. Low toxicity (used medicinally).