Methanesulfonic acid (MsOH) is an organosulfuric clear colorless liquid. It is odorless or with a slight sulfuric odor. It is a strong organic acid. The chemical oxidation of dimetyl sulfide in the atmosphere leads to the formation of MSA in large quantities. Its chemical formula is CH?SO?H. It is the simplest of the alkylsulfonic acids (R?S(=O)2?OH). It is hygroscopic in its concentrated form. Methanesulfonic acid can dissolve a wide range of metal salts. It is miscible in water. It is also miscible with methanol, diethyl ether but immiscible with hexane. It is commonly used in organic synthesis and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. It is a viable substitute for organic and inorganic strong acids in a variety of applications.
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Application :
- Methanesulfonic acid can be used in the generation of borane (BH3) by reacting methanesulfonic acid with NaBH4 in an aprotic solvent such as THF or DMSO, the complex of BH3 and the solvent is formed.
- It is employed in various organic synthesis reactions, including alkylation, cyclization, and sulfonation processes.
- The aqueous MSA solution has been considered a model electrolyte for electrochemical processes.
Key features :
- Safe, stable and effective product
- Strong acid which is soluble in many organic solvents
- Versatile solvent forms water-soluble salts with all inorganic cations and with most organic cations
- Non-Volatile and Non-Oxidizing
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