An organic nonlinear optical centric single crystal, sulphanilic acid monohydrate (SAM) was successfully grown by slow evaporation method. The cell parameters of the grown crystal were assessed by single crystal XRD. The UV absorption edge was found to be 249[Formula: see text]nm providing a wide optical transmittance covering the visible region. The thermal, mechanical and dielectric properties of the grown crystal were examined. Fluorescence emission spectrum was recorded and lifetime was studied. A multiple shot laser technique was adopted to investigate the surface laser damage of the crystal. The third-order nonlinear optical characteristics of the grown crystal, investigated by [Formula: see text]-scan technique attest its suitability in the field of nonlinear optical applications.
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