Para Toluenesulfonic Acid Monohydrate

Also known as p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate, 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid hydrate, 4-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate

CAS number
6192-52-5
Molecular formula
C7H8O3SH2O
Molecular weight
190.22 g/mol
Catalogue number
OS-19323
Purity
99 %
Grade
Reagent / Synthesis, Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
Form
Powder
Packing
25 kg

₹90 per kg

Specifications

Identity
CAS number 6192-52-5
Molecular formula C7H8O3SH2O
Molecular weight 190.22 g/mol
IUPAC name 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid;hydrate
InChIKey KJIFKLIQANRMOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)O.O
MDL number MFCD00142137
PubChem CID 521998
Physical properties
Physical form Powder
Hydration state Monohydrate
Quality
Purity 99 %
Grade Reagent / Synthesis, Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
Packaging
Packaging size 25 kg
Packaging type Bag
Commercial
Country of origin India

Description and applications

 Toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA) is an aromatic sulfonic acid. It features a toluene group with a sulfonic acid (-SO3H) substituent at the para position relative to the methyl group. PTSA is a colorless to light yellow solid that is highly soluble in water and organic solvents. It is widely used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for esterification and hydrolysis reactions. PTSA also serves as a strong acid in various chemical processes, including in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, resins, and dyes. Its acidity and solubility make it valuable in both industrial and laboratory applications.

Applications

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