2,6-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid disodium

CAS: 1655-45-4

Ref. 3D-FN37021

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid disodium
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,6-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid disodium salt is a luminophore that is soluble in water. This compound has been found to have antibacterial activity against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The 2,6-naphthalenedisulfonic acid disodium salt is not active against Gram-negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has been shown to be effective against Gram-positive bacteria by binding to the cell wall and inhibiting protein synthesis. The 2,6-naphthalenedisulfonic acid disodium salt may also be responsible for the antimicrobial activity of copper salts and other antibacterial agents.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 334.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈O₆S₂•Na₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder