| Formula / Notation | H2SO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7664-93-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.08 |
| Melting Point | 50.65 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 554 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.841 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Sulfuric acid is a colorless oily liquid. It is soluble in water with release of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. It will char wood and most other organic matter on contact, but is unlik... |
| Also Known As | Sulphuric acid; 7664-93-9; Dihydrogen sulfate; Dipping acid; Mattling acid; Battery acid; Acide sulfurique; Electrolyte acid; Acidum sulfuricum; Sulphuricum acidum |
| Category | Acids |
What is Sulfuric acid?
Sulfuric acid is a sulfur oxoacid that consists of two oxo and two hydroxy groups joined covalently to a central sulfur atom. It has a role as a catalyst. It is a conjugate acid of a hydrogensulfate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: sulfuric acid
Other Names / Synonyms: Sulphuric acid; 7664-93-9; Dihydrogen sulfate; Dipping acid; Mattling acid; Battery acid; Acide sulfurique; Electrolyte acid; Acidum sulfuricum; Sulphuricum acidum
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 50.65 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 554 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.841 (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 98.08 |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Sulfuric acid is a colorless oily liquid. It is soluble in water with release of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue. It will char wood and most other organic matter on contact, but is unlik... |
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
Sulfuric acid is a sulfur oxoacid that consists of two oxo and two hydroxy groups joined covalently to a central sulfur atom. It has a role as a catalyst. It is a conjugate acid of a hydrogensulfate.
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 Sulfuric acid is: H2SO4