Potassium Hydroquinonesulfonate

Product Description
Product | Potassium Hydroquinonesulfonate |
CAS | 21799-87-1 |
Formula | C6H5SO5K |
Synonym | KHQS, potassium 2,5-dihydroxybenzenesulfonate, Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1) |
Typical Product Specifications
Acidity | 2.0% max as H2SO4 |
Sulfate | 4.0% max as KHSO4 |
Solubility | passes test (10% in H2O) |
Total Disulfonated Area | 1.0% max |
Water solubility | soluble |
Melting Point | 251C |
Hydroquinone | 0.3% max |
Appearence | white powder |
Volatile Matter | 0.2% max |
Assay | 99.0% min |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Used in copolymer films, in photographic developing solutions, and as corrosion control in aqueous systems. |
Class | Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
Function | Anti-Corrosive |
Industry | Anti-Corrosives, Photography |

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