Sulfamic acid, commonly known as amidosulfonic acid, is an organic compound. It is a white, odorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water. It is a strong acid, with a pKa of 1.99, making it much stronger than acetic acid but weaker than hydrochloric acid. It is used in a variety of industrial applications, such as a cleaning agent, agricultural fertilizer, and in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other chemicals.

Use

Sulfamic acid is an organic compound used in various industrial applications, including metal cleaning and polishing, textile dyeing and production, and in the manufacture of detergents and cleaners. It is also used as a laboratory reagent and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Sulfamic acid is a mild disinfectant and can be used to remove rust and scale from metals. Additionally, it may be used in the production of plastics and resins, and as a food preservative.

✧ Empirical Formula: H2NSO3

✧ Appearance: Sulfamic acid appears as a white, crystalline solid, with a slightly bitter taste.