Sulfosalicylic acid

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Sulfosalicylic acid
Sulfosalicylic acid
Systematic name 2-Hydroxy-5-sulfo-benzoic acid
Chemical formula C7H6O6S
Molecular mass 218.185 g/mol
Density x.xxx g/cm³
Melting point xx.x °C
Boiling point xx.x °C
CAS number [97-05-2]
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1S(=O)(=O)O)C(=O)O)O
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Sulfosalicylic acid is used in urine tests to determine urine protein content. The chemical causes the precipitation of dissolved proteins, which is measured from the degree of turbidity.

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