2-Amino-naphthalene-1-sulfonic 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. 2-Amino-naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid is prepared via the Bucherer reaction of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid with ammonia and ammonium sulphite. While this compound is stable under general conditions, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

• CAS No.: 81-16-3
• Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 223.25
• Assay: 98%

2-Amino-naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This 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.