3-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard, >=95% [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert


Linear Formula:  C7H8O3S
Molecular Weight:  172.2 g/mol
CAS Number: 617-97-0

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=95%
B pt. NA
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314
Precautionary Statement  P501-P260-P264-P280-P303+P361+P353-P301+P330+P331-P363-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338+P310-P405
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Chemical synthesis- Intermediate in making dyes pharmaceuticals and resins. Catalyst- Used as an acid catalyst in organic reactions (e.g. esterification). Detergents- Helps produce surfactants and cleaning agents. Industrial processes- Used in polymer and specialty chemical production.

Purpose
Provides strong acidic conditions for reactions. Acts as a sulfonating agent or intermediate. Improves efficiency of chemical manufacturing processes.

General Description
Organic sulfonic acid with a benzene ring a methyl group (-CH3) and a sulfonic acid group (-SO3H). Strong acid highly soluble in water and polar solvents.