BNSA, Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid

BNSA-Naphthalene-2-sulfonic-acid

BNSA, Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid

Naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid (BNSA) is a chemical compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various industrial products such as dyes, pigments, and pesticides. It is also used as a surfactant and in the production of paper and pulp. BNSA is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water, and it has a strong sulfonic acid group. It is usually produced by the sulfonation of naphthalene.

Product Characteristics Product Detail
CAS No 120-18-3
Formula C10H8O3S
Molecular Weight 208.24
Synonyms 2-Naphthylsulfonicacid, 2-Sulfonaphthalene, Dirinal NSK, b-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, b-Naphthylsulfonic acid, Kyselina 2-naftalensulfonova, 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid
EINECS 204-375-3
Density 1.423 g/cm3
Melting Point 124 `C
Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol and ethyl ether
Appearance off white powder