Methanesulfonic acid
【Chemical Name】 Methanesulfonic acid
【Synonym】 acidemethanesulfonique;Kyselina methansulfonova;kyselinamethansulfonova;Methylsulphonicacid;SULFOMETHANE;MSA;METHANE SULFONIC ACID 70%;METHANESULFONIC ACID 4.0 M WITH 0.2%*(W/ V) TRYPTAMI
【CAS No】75-75-2
【Molecular Formula】 CF
【Molecular Weight】CH4O3S
【Properties】 Melting point 17-19 ° C (lit.) Boiling point 167 ° C/10 mmHg (lit.) Density 1.475-1.485 g/mL at 20 ° C1.481 g/mL at 25 ° C (lit.) Vapor density 3.3 (vs air)
【Packing】Polyethylene plastic drums, 30Kg/drum, 250Kg/drum or packaged according to user requirements
【Usage】 Used as a catalyst for alkylation, lipidation, and polymerization reactions, 99% of methylsulfonic acid is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry, and 70% of the products are mainly used in the electroplating industry.
【Introduction】
Methyl sulfonic acid (chemical formula: CH3SO3H) is an important organic chemical raw material with multiple uses. It is mainly used as a catalyst for alkylation, esterification, and polymerization reactions, especially in the pharmaceutical and electroplating industries. In the medical field, methanesulfonic acid can be used as the raw material of antibiotic preparations to prepare penicillin, cephalosporin and other antibiotics, which have significant effects on a variety of infectious diseases. In addition, it is also used as a disinfectant with strong bactericidal effect, suitable for industries such as hospitals and food processing.
In the field of chemical engineering, methylsulfonic acid can be used as a catalyst for the production of oligomers of olefins such as propylene and butene, as well as for the alkylation reaction of phenol with tetrameric isobutene, tetrapropylene, and pentapolypropylene to produce octylphenol, dodecylphenol, and pentadecylphenol. In the electroplating industry, methylsulfonic acid has gradually replaced fluoroboric acid as an additive in electroplating solutions because it is more environmentally friendly, recyclable, and has good electroplating performance.
The physical and chemical properties of methylsulfonic acid include colorless to pale yellow liquid, with a density of about 1.5 g/cm3, a melting point of about 19 ° C, and a boiling point of around 167 ° C (10 mm Hg). It is easily soluble in water, alcohols, and ethers, but insoluble in alkanes, benzene, toluene, etc. Methyl sulfonic acid has a strong irritant effect on the skin and mucous membranes, but its toxicity is relatively low.
In terms of safety, methylsulfonic acid should be stored in a cool, dry place and kept away from sources of fire and heat. It should be stored separately from oxidants and alkaline substances to prevent dangerous reactions.
In summary, methylsulfonic acid plays an important role in industry due to its diverse applications and unique chemical properties. With the development of technology and the improvement of environmental protection requirements, the application prospects of methylsulfonic acid in industries such as electroplating will be even broader.