3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid (CED0019561)

3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid (C6H8N2O2S) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 172.20 g/mol. 3-Aminobenzenesulfonic acid belongs to the benzenesulfonamides, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound has been detected in or released from 22 recorded sources. Within aquatic systems and sediments, it is found in seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. It is also present in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. In the sectors of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it appears in wastewater, unspecified wastewater, industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additionally, the substance is associated with marine, shipping, and aquaculture sources, specifically bilge water and ballast water. It is found in appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, including water heaters and water coolers, as well as in electrical and electronic equipment, such as electrodes, antennas, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. It is also present in three other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.