4 - What is the use of Hydroxybenzenesulphonic Acid?
4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid has a wide range of uses and is used in industry and medicine.
In industry, one of them is an important agent for dye synthesis. It can be used as an intermediate to assist in the synthesis of various colorful dyes. In its structure, hydroxyl and sulfonic acid groups can react with other compounds to build complex dye molecular structures. Through fine chemical reactions, dyes can have excellent dyeing properties, such as high color fastness and good brightness, which can make fabrics last for a long time and shine after dyeing.
The second is also important in the preparation of surfactants. Because sulfonic acid groups are hydrophilic, hydroxyl groups can also participate in the reaction, so they can be chemically modified to obtain surfactants with specific properties. These surfactants can reduce the surface tension of liquids, and exhibit excellent decontamination, dispersion and emulsification effects in washing, emulsification and other processes. They are widely used in detergents, cosmetics and other products.
In the field of medicine, 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is also used. Or can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate to participate in the synthesis of drugs with specific pharmacological activities. Its structural characteristics can impart specific properties to drug molecules, such as improving drug solubility and stability, or affecting the interaction between drugs and targets, in order to achieve better therapeutic effects. Or in some drugs for the treatment of microvascular circulation disorders, 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid-related derivatives can be reasonably designed and synthesized to regulate the physiological function of microvascular walls, improve blood circulation, and have therapeutic or adjuvant therapeutic effects on diseases such as diabetic retinopathy.
Or in the preparation of other fine chemicals, 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid participates in the synthesis of special resins and additives due to its unique chemical properties. It can introduce specific functional groups into products and improve product properties, such as enhancing the corrosion resistance and thermal stability of resins. All these show that 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is widely used and has important value in many fields.
4 - What are the physical properties of Hydroxybenzenesulphonic Acid?
4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid, its physical properties are as follows:
This substance is mostly solid at room temperature, white in color, crystalline in shape, and pure in appearance. Its taste is slightly acidic, and it has a specific smell.
When it comes to solubility, 4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is easily soluble in water, and water is a polar solvent. The molecules of this substance have polar groups. According to the principle of "similar miscibility", the two are very soluble. In some polar organic solvents, such as ethanol, it also has a certain solubility, but in non-polar organic solvents, such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride, etc., it is almost insoluble. The melting point of
4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is quite considerable, and a higher temperature is required to melt it from solid to liquid. Due to the existence of various forces between molecules, such as hydrogen bonds, van der Waals forces, etc., more energy is required to break these effects, so the melting point is higher.
Its density is higher than that of water. If placed in water, it will sink to the bottom.
Light has little effect on it. Under normal lighting conditions, its chemical properties are relatively stable and photochemical reactions are not easy to occur. However, when there is strong light and a specific catalyst exists, some subtle changes may be triggered. The hygroscopicity of 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid should not be underestimated. In high humidity environments, it is easy to absorb moisture in the air and cause its own deliquescence. When storing, it needs to be placed in a dry place to prevent moisture degradation from affecting its quality and performance.
4 - What are the chemical properties of Hydroxybenzenesulphonic Acid
4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is one of the most characteristic organic compounds. Its properties are universal with acids and can neutralize with bases. When encountering bases such as sodium hydroxide, corresponding salts and water are formed. This reaction is like suppressing rigidity with softness, combining acid and base, resulting in a new birth of salt and water.
In water, 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid can partially ionize, releasing hydrogen ions, causing the solution to be acidic, which is a manifestation of its acidic nature. Because of its benzene ring structure, it also has hydroxy groups and sulfonic acid groups, so its chemical properties are rich and changeable.
Sulfonic acid groups make the substance have good water solubility, just like fish getting water, which can be easily dispersed in water. The hydroxyl group can participate in many reactions, such as esterification reaction. When it encounters alcohols, under suitable conditions, it is like a good fate, and the hydroxyl group binds to the specific group of the alcohol to form an ester compound and water.
In addition, the conjugation system of the benzene ring gives it a certain stability, but it also enables it to participate in the electrophilic substitution reaction. Because the hydroxyl group and the sulfonic acid group affect the electron cloud density distribution of the benzene ring, the specific position of the benzene ring is more vulnerable to the attack of electrophilic reagents, just like the weak place of the city gate, which is easy to be invaded by foreign enemies. 4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid is widely used in the field of organic synthesis. It can be used as an intermediate and converted into various useful compounds through a series of reactions, contributing to the great cause of organic synthesis. It is just like building a magnificent building block and is indispensable.
4 - What is the production method of Hydroxybenzenesulphonic Acid
The preparation method of 4-hydroxybenzene sulfonic acid is not detailed in the ancient book "Tiangong Kaiwu", but today's chemical method can be described.
One method is the sulfonation method. Phenol is used as the initial material, and sulfuric acid is the sulfonating agent. Put phenol and sulfuric acid in an appropriate ratio into the reactor. Preheat at low temperature first, so that the two are fused and mixed. After gradually heating up, the temperature is controlled in an appropriate range, which is the key. If the temperature is too low, the reaction is slow, and the yield is not high; if the temperature is too high, side reactions will occur and the product will be impure. Generally speaking, the temperature is controlled at hundreds of degrees, and the reaction takes several hours, so that the sulfonic acid group is smoothly introduced into the phenol ring of phenol, and 4-hydroxybenzene sulfonic acid is obtained.
The second method is to use p-aminophenol as the raw material. First, p-aminophenol interacts with acid to form a salt of the amino group to protect the amino group. Then, a suitable sulfonation reagent, such as fuming sulfuric acid, is used to carry out the sulfonation reaction under specific conditions. After the reaction is completed, the protective group is removed through steps such as desalination, and 4-hydroxybenzene sulfonic acid can also be obtained. This process requires fine operation, and the conditions of each step need to be precisely grasped to obtain a pure product.
The third method uses the corresponding halogenated phenol as the starting material. The halogenated phenol and the sulfonating reagent undergo a nucleophilic substitution reaction in the presence of a catalyst. The selected halogenated phenol, sulfonating reagent and catalyst all have a great influence on the reaction. After the reaction, the target product 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid can be obtained through the separation and purification process. The advantage of this approach is that it has better selectivity, but the control of raw material cost and reaction conditions needs to be considered.
4 - What are the precautions for Hydroxybenzenesulphonic Acid in storage and transportation?
4-Hydroxybenzene sulfonic acid is also a chemical substance. During storage and transportation, many matters must not be ignored.
When storing, the first environment. It should be placed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. This is because if the substance is exposed to high temperature, humidity, or deterioration. High temperature can accelerate its chemical reaction, and humidity can easily make it absorb moisture and affect quality. Such as the ancient cloud: "Those who are close to Zhu are red, and those who are close to ink are black." The environment is the same for substances.
Furthermore, keep away from fires and heat sources. 4-Hydroxybenzene sulfonic acid may be flammable. In case of open flames and hot topics, it may cause fires and endanger safety. Like dry wood meeting fire, instantly a prairie fire.
It should be stored separately from oxidizing agents and alkalis. Gein 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid meets with oxidizing agents or reacts violently; when in contact with alkalis, it can also undergo chemical changes, causing its properties to change, or generating harmful products.
When transporting, the packaging must be tight. If the packaging is damaged and the material leaks, it will not only waste, but also pollute the environment. What's more, it will endanger the health of humans and animals.
Transportation vehicles are also suitable. It should be avoided to transport by car with oxidants and alkalis to avoid the risk of mutual reaction. During driving, it is advisable to drive steadily and slowly to prevent bumps and collisions and damage to the packaging.
The escort must have professional knowledge and be familiar with the characteristics of 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid and emergency treatment methods. In case of emergencies, it can be handled calmly to ensure the safety of transportation. In this way, 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid must be properly stored and transported.