Methanesulfonic acid CAS#75-75-2
CAS Number: 75-75-2
Chemical Formula: CH4O3S
Synonyms:
acidemethanesulfonique
Kyselina methansulfonova
kyselinamethansulfonova
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
Methanesulfonic acid CAS#75-75-2
Methanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H, MSA) is a strong organic acid. The chemical oxidation of dimetyl sulfide in the atmosphere leads to the formation of MSA in large quantities. MSA undergoes biodegradation by forming CO2 and sulphate. It is considered a green acid as it is less toxic and corrosive in comparison to mineral acids.The aqueous MSA solution has been considered a model electrolyte for electrochemical processes. |
Methanesulfonic acid Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 17-19 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 167 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 1.475-1.485 g/mL at 20 °C 1.481 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
vapor density | 3.3 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
refractive index | n |
Fp | >230 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | water: soluble1,000 g/L at 20°C |
form | Solution |
pka | -2.6(at 25℃) |
Specific Gravity | 1.48 (18/4℃) |
color | brown |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | Miscible with water. Slightly miscible with benzene and toluene. Immiscible with paraffins. |
λmax | λ: 240-320 nm Amax: <0.4 |
Sensitive | Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
Merck | 14,5954 |
BRN | 1446024 |
Stability: | Stable. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with amines, bases, water, common metals. Releases a substantial amount of heat when diluted with water (add acid to water with care if diluting). |
InChI | 1S/CH4O3S/c1-5(2,3)4/h1H3,(H,2,3,4) |
InChIKey | AFVFQIVMOAPDHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | O=S(O)(C)=O |
CAS DataBase Reference | 75-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | CH3SO3H(75-75-2) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Methanesulfonic acid (75-75-2) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | C |
Risk Statements | 34-22-21/22-35 |
Safety Statements | 26-36-45-1/2-36/37/39 |
RIDADR | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | PB1140000 |
TSCA | TSCA listed |
HazardClass | 8 |
PackingGroup | III |
HS Code | 29041000 |
Storage Class | 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Dermal |
Hazardous Substances Data | 75-75-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 649 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 200 - 2000 mg/kg |
Product Application Of Methanesulfonic acid CAS#75-75-2
Methanesulfonic acid is used as a catalyst in organic reactions namely esterification, alkylation and condensation reactions due to its non- volatile nature and solubility in organic solvents. It is also involved in the production of starch esters, wax oxidate esters, benzoic acid esters, phenolic esters, or alkyl esters. It reacts with sodium borohydride in presence of polar solvent tetrahydrofuran to prepare borane-tetrahydrofuran complex. It finds application in batteries, because of its purity and chloride absence. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used for the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients like telmisartan and eprosartan. It is useful in ion chromatography and is a source of carbon and energy for some gram-negative methylotropic bacteria.It is involved in the deprotection of peptides.
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