BDSA
Benzenedisulfonic acid, also known as 2,2′-disulfonic acid or BDSA, is an organic compound with the formula C6H6O6S2. It is a white solid that is soluble in water and commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of other compounds, such as dyes and pharmaceuticals. BDSA is also used as a chelating agent and a complexing agent.
Common Uses
Dyes intermediate, pharmaceutical synthesis, chelating agent, complexing agent
| Property | BDSA |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 117-61-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H12N2O6S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 344 |
| Synonym | 4,4'-Diamino Diphenyl 2,2' Disulphonic acid |
| Physical Appearance | Pale yellow to off white moist crystalline powder |
| Purity | 75% Min. by NV on MWT |
| Solubility | Soluble in soda ash and caustic solution |
| Metanillic Acid Content | 0.5% Maximum |
| Insoluble in Alkali | 0.3% Maximum |