Para toluene sulphonic acid

PTSA monohydrate.

  • Cas Number :104-15-4
  • Chemical Formula : C7H8O3S.H2O
  • Molecular Weight : 190.22

Para toluene sulphonic acid

p-Toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA) is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H4SO3H. It is a white solid that is soluble in water, alcohols, and other polar organic solvents, available as monohydrate.

Appearance:
Off white powder, extremely hygroscopic
Free sulphate:
1.15 - 1.35%
Assay:
99.5% min.
Moisture (KF method):
9.5 - 11.5%
Solubility:
Soluble in water & alcohol
Melting point:
104 deg C (Monohydrate)