5-Sulfosalicylic acid
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Sulfosalicylic acid is used in urine tests to determine urine protein content. The chemical causes the precipitation of dissolved proteins, which is measured from the degree of turbidity.[1]
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2-Hydroxy-5-sulfobenzoic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.324 |
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C7H6O6S | |
Molar mass | 218.185 g/mol |
Melting point | 120 °C (248 °F; 393 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is also used for integral colour anodizing.
With water it is used as a shuttle solution for the CAS assay to test for siderophore.