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Description

Colorless, hygroscopic crystals used as an extender in soaps.

Synonyms and Related Terms

p-toluenesulfonate; p-toluenesulfonic acid, monohydrate; p-tolylsulfonic acid; p-TSA; tosic acid; 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid; p-methylphenylsulfonic acid;

Chemical structure

Para-toluenesulfonic acid.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in ethanol, ether, water.

Composition C6H4(SO3H)(CH3)
CAS 104-15-4
Melting Point 107
Density 1.24
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 172.2
Boiling Point 140

Hazards and Safety

Combustible. Flash point = 184 C. Corrosive. Contact causes irritation and burns.

International Chemical Safety Card

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990

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