2-Amino-5-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (CED0113900)

2-Amino-5-methylbenzenesulfonic acid is an organic compound with the formula C7H9NO3S and an average molecular weight of 187.21 g/mol. 2-Amino-5-methylbenzenesulfonic acid belongs to the benzenesulfonic acids and derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance has been identified in or released from 27 recorded sources across various sectors. Within the aquatic systems and sediments sector, it is found in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. In the wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids sector, it appears in industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other recorded sources include marine, shipping, and aquaculture sectors, specifically ballast water and bilge water, as well as appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants such as water heaters and water coolers. Additionally, it is associated with electrical and electronic equipment, including electrodes, discharge lamps, cores yokes or armatures, auxiliary devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.