3-Acetamido-5-amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulphonic acid (CED0110211)

3-Acetamido-5-amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulphonic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10N2O5S and an average molecular weight of 246.24 g/mol. 3-Acetamido-5-amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulphonic acid belongs to the anilides, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound has been identified in or released from 19 recorded sources across several sectors. In the category of drinking water and water supply, it is found in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and general drinking water. It is present in aquatic systems and sediments, including seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the compound is detected in unspecified wastewater, mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additionally, it is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers. In the marine, shipping, and aquaculture sector, it is found in bilge water and ballast water, while agriculture and land management sources include irrigation water. Two additional sectors have also been recorded as sources. Human exposure to 3-acetamido-5-amino-4-hydroxybenzenesulphonic acid may occur through oral, inhalation, and touch routes.