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Benzenesulfonic acid Anhydrous
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Benzenesulfonic acid anhydrous is a strong organic acid primarily used as a catalyst in esterification and dehydration reactions. It also serves as a chemical intermediate for making phenol, resorcinol and dyes, and as an accelerator in producing alkyd and phenol-formaldehyde resins. It has the molecular formula C6H5SO3H and a molecular weight of 158.18. This substance is classified as a danger and should be stored at ambient temperatures. Molekula supplies Benzenesulfonic acid anhydrous from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90032837
- CAS Number
- 98-11-3
- IUPAC Name
- benzenesulfonic acid
- EC Number
- 202-638-7
- Molecular Formula
- C6H5SO3H
- Molecular Weight
- 158.18
- Exact Mass
- 158.0038
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)O
- InChIKey
- SRSXLGNVWSONIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H6O3S/c7-10(8,9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,7,8,9)
- PubChem CID
- 7371
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Fine, deliquescent needles or large plates
- Melting Point
- 51 °C
- Boiling Point
- 190 °C
- Density
- 1.3 (relative, water = 1)
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.0000236 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 7371 (HSDB, ICSC, Haz-Map)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Benzenesulfonic acid Anhydrous used for?
It is primarily used as a strong acid catalyst in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C6H5SO3H and the molecular weight is 158.18 g/mol.
How should Benzenesulfonic acid Anhydrous be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature in a tightly closed container.
What grade of Benzenesulfonic acid Anhydrous is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grade and purity levels currently in stock for your requirements.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Benzenesulfonic acid Anhydrous in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure compliance and safety.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.