Para-toluenesulfonic acid
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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;
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
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, 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