| Molecular Formula | C10H8O4S |
| Molar Mass | 224.23 |
| Density | 1.4643 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | >300°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 335.63°C (rough estimate) |
| pKa | 0.41±0.40(Predicted) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5400 (estimate) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Patchy crystals. |
| Use | For the manufacture of acid dyes and food dyes |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | for the manufacture of acid dyes and edible dyes for the manufacture of acid dyes and ballpoint pen inks. |
| production method | is derived from 2-naphthol and sulfuric acid sulfonated at 80 °c. The sulfonated product was salted out with sodium chloride to obtain Scheren's salt. |