Methane Sulphonic Acid
Methane sulphonic acid, also known as methanesulfonic acid or mesylic acid. It is widely used as an acid catalyst and solvent in organic reactions in biological and agricultural industry. It is also a key ingredient in plating various metals to print circuit board manufacture in electric industry. Besides, Methane sulphonic acid is popularly used in textile treatment, and the production of plastics and polymers.
- Synonyms
- Methanesulfonic acid, Methanesulphonic acid, Mesylate, Methylsulfonate, Methane sulfonic acid, MSA
- Chemical Formula
- CH3SO3H
- CAS Number
- 75-75-2
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 96.10 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 17-19 °C
- Boiling Point
- 167 °C
- Flash Point
- >110 °C
- Density
- 1.35 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid (clear), Colourless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Plastics and polymers
- Fabric, textile and leather products
- Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
- Metal finishing
- Agricultural
- Catalysts
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Batteries
- Building & Construction products
- Electronics