5-Sulfosalicylic acid (CED0003527)

5-Sulfosalicylic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H6O6S and an average molecular weight of 218.18 g/mol. 5-Sulfosalicylic acid belongs to the benzenesulfonic acids and derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound is associated with 25 recorded sources across several sectors. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in or released from electrodes, adjustable resistors, coils, conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. In household cleaning and consumer products, it is linked to bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. Its presence is also noted in building and construction materials, specifically ladders. Additionally, the compound is related to food, food processing, and cookware, where it is associated with food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, the preparation of malt, the preparation of vinegar, and the preparation of wort.