Methanesulfonic acid CAS Number: 75-75-2

Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02

Chemical Name: Methanesulfonic acid

CAS Number: 75-75-2

Molecular Formula: CH4O3S

Molecular Weight: 96.11 g/mol

Appearance: Colorless to slightly brown oil, solidifies at low temperatures

Usage: Widely used in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, as a catalyst, and more.

Methanesulfonic acid (CAS Number: 75-75-2) is an inorganic acid with a molecular formula of CH4O3S and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that is soluble in water, alcohols, and ethers but insoluble in alkanes, benzene, and toluene. Methanesulfonic acid is known for its strong acidity and corrosive properties, making it useful in various industrial applications such as a catalyst in chemical reactions, a solvent, and a raw material in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries. Due to its corrosive nature, it requires careful handling and storage.

Property Category Details
Chemical Identity Methanesulfonic Acid
CAS Number 75-75-2
Molecular Formula CH4O3S
Molecular Weight 96.11 g/mol
Physical Properties
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Density 1.4812 g/cm³ at 18°C
Melting Point 19-20°C
Boiling Point 167°C at 10 mmHg
Flash Point >230°F
Refractive Index 1.4317 at 16°C
Chemical Properties
pH (in aqueous solution) Strongly acidic
Solubility Soluble in water, alcohols, and ethers; insoluble in alkanes, benzene, and toluene
Corrosivity Corrosive to metals such as iron, copper, and lead
Stability Stable under normal conditions; decomposes at high temperatures or in the presence of strong bases
Reactivity Reacts with metals, oxides, and bases; may catalyze chemical reactions

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