Chemical Properties
White powder, hygroscopic, exists in the form of hydrates, mainly used as a dye intermediate.
Uses
Sodium 1,5-Naphthalenedisulfonate is a petroleum disulfonates in crude oil; It is used in the synthesis of Levobunolol Hydrochloride; Also, it is capable of recycling wastewater.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Synthesis
Prepared by sulfonation of naphthalene.
Purification Methods
Recrystallise it from pKEst aqueous acetone [Okahata et al. J Am Chem Soc 108 2863 1986]. [Beilstein 11 IV 561.]
