Methane sulphonic acid, also known as methanesulfonic acid or mesylic acid. It is widely used as an acid catalyst and solvent in organic reactions in biological and agricultural industry. It is also a key ingredient in plating various metals to print circuit board manufacture in electric industry. Besides, Methane sulphonic acid is popularly used in textile treatment, and the production of plastics and polymers.
Molar Weight | 96.10 g/mol |
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Melting Point | 17-19 °C |
Boiling Point | 167 °C |
Flash Point | >110 °C |
Density | 1.35 g/cc |
Forms | Liquid (clear), Colourless |
Synonyms: Methanesulfonic acid, Methanesulphonic acid, Mesylate, Methylsulfonate, Methane sulfonic acid, MSA
Chemical Formula: CH3SO3H
CAS Number: 75-75-2