5-Sulfosalicylic acid
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| Sulfosalicylic acid | |
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| IUPAC name | 2-Hydroxy-5-sulfo-benzoic acid |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [97-05-2] |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1S(=O)(=O)O)C(=O)O)O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H6O6S |
| Molar mass | 218.185 g/mol |
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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.
It is also used for integral colour anodizing.
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