4,4′-Diamino-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid

4,4′-Diamino-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid is the organic compound with the formula (H2NC6H3SO3H)2C2H2. It is a white, water-soluble solid. Structurally, it is a derivative of trans-stilbene, containing amino and sulfonic acid functional groups on each of the two phenyl rings.

4,4′-Diamino-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid
Names
IUPAC name
4,4′-Diamino-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid
Other names
amsonic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.001.206
UNII
Properties
C14H14N2O6S2
Molar mass 370.40
Appearance white solid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

The compound is a popular optical brightener for use in laundry detergents.

It is produced by reduction of 4,4′-dinitro-2,2′-stilbenedisulfonic acid with iron powder.[1]

References

  1. P. F. Vogt, J. J. Gerulis, "Amines, Aromatic" in Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 2005, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a02_037
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