Introduction:
5-Sulphosalicylic Acid Powder is an organic acid with the chemical formula C₇H₆O₆S, appearing as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and alcohol and is widely used in laboratories for protein precipitation and urine protein analysis. This compound is also utilized in pharmaceuticals, electroplating, and dye industries due to its chelating and acidifying properties.
 
Applications:
Analytical Chemistry: Commonly used for the qualitative and quantitative determination of proteins in biological fluids.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Serves as an intermediate and reagent in drug formulation and synthesis.
Electroplating: Used as an additive to improve metal finish and coating quality.
Textile & Dye Industry: Functions as a dye intermediate and stabilizer.
Research Laboratories: Utilized in biochemical assays and complexometric titrations.
 
Benefits:
High analytical grade purity ensures accurate and reliable test results.
Excellent solubility and stability in aqueous and alcoholic media.
Effective protein precipitant for clinical and research applications.
Versatile chemical reagent for industrial and laboratory use.
Safe handling and long shelf life under normal storage conditions.