Methanesulfonic acid is a strong organic acid. The chemical oxidation of dimetyl sulfide in the atmosphere leads to the formation of MSA in large quantities. MSA undergoes biodegradation by forming CO2 and sulphate. It is considered a green acid as it is less toxic and corrosive in comparison to mineral acids.The aqueous MSA solution has been considered a model electrolyte for electrochemical processes.
Methanesulfonic acid is an alkanesulfonic acid in which the alkyl group directly linked to the sulfo functionality is methyl. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is an alkanesulfonic acid and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a methanesulfonateDescription:
Methanesulfonic acid is a strong organic acid. The chemical oxidation of dimetyl sulfide in the atmosphere leads to the formation of MSA in large quantities. MSA undergoes biodegradation by forming CO2 and sulphate. It is considered a green acid as it is less toxic and corrosive in comparison to mineral acids.The aqueous MSA solution has been considered a model electrolyte for electrochemical processes.
Methanesulfonic acid is an alkanesulfonic acid in which the alkyl group directly linked to the sulfo functionality is methyl. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is an alkanesulfonic acid and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a methanesulfonate
Physical Properties:
Melting Point
17-19 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point
167 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Density
1.475-1.485 g/mL at 20 °C 1.481 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapour density
3.3 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure
1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive index
n20/D 1.429(lit.)
Flash Point
>230 °F
Storage temprature
2-8°C
Solublity
Water soluble1,000 g/L at 20°C
pKa
-2.6(at 25℃)
form
Solution
Colour
Brown
Specific gravity
1.48 (18/4℃)
Water solublity
Miscible with water. Slightly miscible with benzene and toluene. Immiscible with paraffins
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