| Formula / Notation | CH4O3S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-75-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 96.11 |
| Melting Point | 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 167 °C at 10 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.4812 g/cu cm at 18 °C |
| Solubility | Solubility at 26-28 °C in wt %: hexane, 0; benzene, 1.5; methylcyclopentane, 0; toluene, 0.38; o-chlorotoluene, 0.23; ethyl disulfide, 0.47 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Also Known As | 75-75-2; Methylsulfonic acid; Methanesulphonic acid; Kyselina methansulfonova; DTXSID4026422; NSC-3718; 12EH9M7279; J1.465F; DTXCID806422; CHEBI:27376 |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is Methanesulfonic acid?
Methanesulfonic acid is an alkanesulfonic acid in which the alkyl group directly linked to the sulfo functionality is methyl. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is an alkanesulfonic acid and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a methanesulfonate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: methanesulfonic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: 75-75-2; Methylsulfonic acid; Methanesulphonic acid; Kyselina methansulfonova; DTXSID4026422; NSC-3718; 12EH9M7279; J1.465F; DTXCID806422; CHEBI:27376
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 167 °C at 10 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.4812 g/cu cm at 18 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 96.11 |
| Solubility | Solubility at 26-28 °C in wt %: hexane, 0; benzene, 1.5; methylcyclopentane, 0; toluene, 0.38; o-chlorotoluene, 0.23; ethyl disulfide, 0.47 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
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
Methanesulfonic acid is an alkanesulfonic acid in which the alkyl group directly linked to the sulfo functionality is methyl. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is an alkanesulfonic acid and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a methanesulfonate.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Methanesulfonic acid is: CH4O3S