| Formula / Notation | ClSO3H |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7790-94-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.53 |
| Melting Point | -112 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 311 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.75 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | /COMMON SOLVENTS INCLUDE/ LIQUID SULFUR DIOXIDE, PYRIDINE, & DICHLOROETHANE. |
| Appearance | Chlorosulfonic acid appears as a colorless to yellow colored fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Density 14.7 lb / gal. Causes severe burns. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals. |
| Also Known As | sulfurochloridic acid; CHLOROSULFONIC ACID; 7790-94-5; Sulfuric chlorohydrin; Chlorosulphonic acid; Monochlorosulfuric acid; Sulfonic acid, monochloride; 2O9AXL1TJ4; DTXSID1029706; RefChem:125517 |
| Category | Acids |
What is Chlorosulfuric acid?
Chlorosulfuric acid (ClSO3H) is an acid that appears as Chlorosulfonic acid appears as a colorless to yellow colored fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Density 14.7 lb / gal. Causes severe burns. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals.. It has a molecular weight of 116.53 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sulfurochloridic acid. Boiling point: 311 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -112 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: sulfurochloridic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: sulfurochloridic acid; CHLOROSULFONIC ACID; 7790-94-5; Sulfuric chlorohydrin; Chlorosulphonic acid; Monochlorosulfuric acid; Sulfonic acid, monochloride; 2O9AXL1TJ4; DTXSID1029706; RefChem:125517
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -112 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 311 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.75 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 116.53 |
| Solubility | /COMMON SOLVENTS INCLUDE/ LIQUID SULFUR DIOXIDE, PYRIDINE, & DICHLOROETHANE. |
| Appearance | Chlorosulfonic acid appears as a colorless to yellow colored fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Density 14.7 lb / gal. Causes severe burns. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chlorosulfuric acid (ClSO3H) is an acid that appears as Chlorosulfonic acid appears as a colorless to yellow colored fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Density 14.7 lb / gal. Causes severe burns. Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to metals.. It has a molecular weight of 116.53 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sulfurochloridic acid. Boiling point: 311 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -112 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used in industrial chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, battery electrolytes, metal processing, and laboratory acid-base reactions.
Corrosive. Causes severe burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Chlorosulfuric acid is: ClSO3H