Tobias acid
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Description
A common name for 2-naphthylamine-1-sulfonic acid. Tobias acid is used to make azo dyes, such as lithol red. It is also used as an optical brightener.
Synonyms and Related Terms
naphthylamine sulfonic acid; 2-amino-1-naphthalene-sulfonic acid
Other Properties
Soluble in hot water.
Composition | NH2C10H6SO3H |
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Melting Point | 250 (dec) |