Growth and characterization of 2-amino-4-picolinium toluene sulfonate single crystal

► Good quality crystals of 2-amino-4-picolinium toluene sulfonate were grown for first time. ► The high resolution X-ray diffraction curve (DC) measurements substantiate the good quality of the crystals. ► 2-Amino-4-picolinium toluene sulfonate crystal exhibits third order nonlinear optical properties. ► Single shot and multiple shot surface laser damage thresholds are determined.