Substance profile
3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid
3-aminobenzene sulfonic acid appears as white powder.
01 · Identification
What 3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid is
3-aminobenzene sulfonic acid appears as white powder.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for 3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid
- 3-aminobenzene sulphonic acid
- metanilic acid
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P280, P301, P302, P304, P312, P330, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | Decomposes without melting (NTP, 1992) | decomposes | CAMEO |
| Density | 1.69 g/cm³ | CAMEO | |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 22.22 °C | CAMEO |
| Vapor pressure | 2e-7 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid
Reactivity
3-AMINOBENZENE SULFONIC ACID is an amino acid. Reacts weakly with both acids and bases.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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