Molekula
Sulfuric acid, ACS grade
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Sulfuric acid, ACS grade, is a highly concentrated, corrosive mineral acid used in laboratory settings for titrations, pH adjustments, and chemical synthesis. Beyond the lab, it is widely used in fertilizer production, petroleum refining, battery manufacture, and the pickling and cleaning of metals. It meets the American Chemical Society’s rigorous standards for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable analytical results. This reagent has a CAS number of 7664-93-9, a molecular formula of H₂SO₄, and a molecular weight of 98.08 g/mol. It must be stored at ambient temperatures in a well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances, with proper protective measures due to its **Danger** classification. Molekula supplies Sulfuric acid, ACS grade, from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, oily liquid |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 10.31 °C |
| Boiling Point | 337 °C |
| Density | 1.8 (relative, water = 1) |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.001 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 1.92 |
Source: PubChem CID 1118 (HSDB, ICSC, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90036476 |
| CAS Number | 7664-93-9 |
| IUPAC Name | sulfuric acid |
| EC Number | 231-639-5 |
| Molecular Formula | H2SO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.08 |
| Exact Mass | 97.9674 |
| SMILES | OS(=O)(=O)O |
| InChIKey | QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/H2O4S/c1-5(2,3)4/h(H2,1,2,3,4) |
| PubChem CID | 1118 |
| UN Number | UN1830 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2807000000 |
| Tariff Code | 2807000000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Acide sulfurique
- Acidum sulfuricum
- Battery acid
- Dihydrogen sulfate
- Dipping acid
- Electrolyte acid
- Mattling acid
- SULFURIC ACID
- Sulphuric acid
- Sulphuricum acidum
Frequently asked questions
What is sulfuric acid (ACS grade) commonly used for in laboratories?
ACS-grade sulfuric acid is primarily used for titrations, pH adjustments, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry, ensuring high purity and consistency for precise results.
What is sulfuric acid used for?
Besides laboratory work such as titrating bases, adjusting pH and digesting organic samples, sulfuric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is used to make fertilizers, to refine petroleum, to manufacture batteries, and to pickle and clean metals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of sulfuric acid?
The chemical formula is **H₂SO₄**, and the molecular weight is **98.08 g/mol**.
How should sulfuric acid (ACS grade) be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from incompatible substances like metals, bases, or organic materials.
What grade of sulfuric acid does Molekula supply, and is ACS grade available?
Molekula supplies **ACS-grade sulfuric acid**, meeting stringent purity standards for laboratory applications.
Can Molekula supply sulfuric acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, bulk quantities of sulfuric acid (ACS grade) are available upon request—contact our sales team for custom packaging and pricing.
What documentation comes with an order of sulfuric acid?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a Material Safety Information (MSI) document for compliance and safety.
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