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Abstract Organic nonlinear optical material Piperidinium 3-carboxy-4-hydroxy benzenesulfonate (PBS) single crystal was successfully grown by solution growth method. Single crystal X-ray diffraction study confirms that, the grown crystal belongs to P21/n space group. The crystalline quality of PBS was ascertained by HRXRD studies. Infrared spectral analysis showed the vibrational behaviour of chemical bonds and presence of its functional groups. TG/DTA studies were used to study the thermal stability and decomposition stages of the compound. UV–visible transmittance studies showed the transparency region, cut-off wavelength and band gap of the grown crystal. Photoluminescence emission study was carried out for the grown crystal to show its electronic properties. By using Nd:YAG laser, the laser damage threshold was estimated for the grown crystal. The third-order nonlinear optical parameters of the grown crystal were estimated by Z-scan technique using He-Ne laser source. The mechanical property of the PBS crystal was studied by using Vicker's microhardness measurement.