1-amino-2-naphthol-4-sulphonic acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is one of several aminonaphthalenesulfonic acids, which are derivatives of naphthalene containing both amine and sulfonic acid functional groups. This reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. While this compound is stable under general conditions, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

• CAS No.: 116-63-2
• Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO4S
• Molecular Weight: 239.25
• Assay: 98 %
• Analytical grade reagent

1-amino-2-naphthol-4-sulphonic acid has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. 2-amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid, a similar compound, is used in the synthesis of azo dyes such as C.I. Acid Yellow 19 and C.I. Pigment Red 49. It has been used in the preparation of 2-(2-naphthylamino)benzoxazole by reacting with 2-chlorobenzoxazole. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.