Methane Sulphonic Acid (CAS 75-75-2)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

METHANE SULPHONIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.1310139 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaCH4O3S CAS75-75-2 Molecular Weight96.11 g/mol

Pack sizes 500ML2.5LTR

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

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Alkanesulfonate is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655).

Used as a solvent, catalyst, and chemical intermediate; Also used in metal plating, printed circuit board manufacturing, electrolytic metal finishing, and to regenerate ion-exchange resins; [HSDB]
Electroplating [Category: Plate]
Chem int to form secondary methane sulfonates from olefins; chem int for trifluoromethane sulfonic acid, methane sulfonyl chloride
Catalyst in esterification, alkylation, olefin polymerization, peroxidation reactions.

Physical Description	Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid
Color/Form	Solid
Melting Point	20 °C
Boiling Point	167 °C at 10 mm Hg
Flash Point	110 °C
Density	1.4812 g/cu cm at 18 °C
Solubility	Solubility at 26-28 °C in wt %: hexane, 0; benzene, 1.5; methylcyclopentane, 0; toluene, 0.38; o-chlorotoluene, 0.23; ethyl disulfide, 0.47
Vapor Pressure	0.000428 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.4317 at 18 °C
Stability/Shelf Life	Thermally stable at moderately elevated temperatures.

IUPAC Name	methanesulfonic acid
Molecular Formula	CH4O3S
Molecular Weight	96.11 g/mol
CAS	75-75-2
SMILES	CS(=O)(=O)O
InChIKey	AFVFQIVMOAPDHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1310139
Pack sizes	500ML · 2.5LTR

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