Alfa Aesar™ Benzenesulfonic acid, 94%

Description

Applications
Benzenesulfonic acid is mainly consumed by conversion to other specialty chemicals. A variety of pharmaceutical drugs are prepared as salts of benzenesulfonic acid and are known as besylates or besilates. The alkali metal salt of benzenesulfonic acid was once widely used in the production of phenol. It acts as an acid catalyst for direct esterification of amino acids and peptides.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in benzene. Insoluble in non-polar solvents.

Notes
It is hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications

• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.32
• Quantity: 2500g
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Melting Point: ~45°C to 50°C
• UN Number: UN2585
• Beilstein: 742513
• Merck Index: 14,1070
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in benzene. Insoluble in non-polar solvents.
• Formula Weight: 158.18
• Percent Purity: 94%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzenesulfonic acid

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.

P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

H302-H314-H335

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ARYL SULFONIC ACIDS, SOLID

EINECSNumber : 202-638-7

RTECSNumber : DB4200000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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