4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid is used as a redox-mediator in the laccase-catalyzed degradation of indigo, a textile dye. Also used in oilfield chemicals, metal working, and as a polymerization catalyst.
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Applications
4-Hydroxybenzenesulfonic Acid is used as a redox-mediator in the laccase-catalyzed degradation of indigo, a textile dye. Also used in oilfield chemicals, metal working, and as a polymerization catalyst.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- R Campos; A Kandelbauer; K.H Robra; Artur Cavaco-Paulo; G.M Gübitz. Indigo degradation with purified laccases from Trametes hirsuta and Sclerotium rolfsii. Journal of Biotechnology,2001, 89 (2-3), 131-139.
- A M Lambeir; H B Dunford; M A Pickard. Kinetics of the oxidation of ascorbic acid, ferrocyanide and p-phenolsulfonic acid by chloroperoxidase compounds I and II. European Journal of Biochemistry. 1987, 163(1), 123-127.