Methanesulfonic acid is a high-purity organic acid (≥99.0%) also known as mesylic acid. It is considered a "green" acid due to its lower toxicity and corrosivity compared to traditional mineral acids. MSA is highly stable, biodegradable, and serves as an effective catalyst in various chemical reactions, including the production of linear alkylbenzenes and the transformation of glucose/xylose mixtures into levulinic acid and furfural.
Advantages
- High purity: Minimum assay of 99.0% ensures consistent experimental results.
- Environmentally friendly: Readily biodegradable, forming CO2 and sulfate.
- Safe handling: Less toxic and corrosive than mineral acids like sulfuric or hydrochloric acid.
- Versatility: Acts as an excellent catalyst for polymerization and alkylation reactions.
- High conductivity: Suitable as an electrolyte in electrochemical applications.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
471356 |
| Product name |
Methanesulfonic acid |
| Brand |
Sigma-Aldrich |
| CAS number |
75-75-2 |
| Assay |
≥99.0% |
| Linear formula |
CH3SO3H |
| Molar mass |
96.11 g/mol |
| Density |
1.481 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting point |
17–19 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point |
167 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
Available packaging options
| Container Type |
Pack Size |
| Glass bottle |
25 mL |
| Glass bottle |
100 mL |
| Glass bottle |
500 mL |
| Glass bottle |
2.5 L |
| Poly drum |
5 L |
