Para Toluene Sulfonic Acid, Para Toluene Sulfonic acid, Para Toluol Sulfonic Acid, 4-Methyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid, Tosic Acid, PTSA, 104-15-4, 6192-52-5

Para Toluene Sulfonic Acid, Para Toluene Sulfonic acid, Para Toluol Sulfonic Acid, 4-Methyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid, Tosic Acid, PTSA, 104-15-4, 6192-52-5

Other Names:

• p-Toluenesulfonic acid

• p-Toluolsulfonic acid

• 4-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid

• Tosic acid

• PTSA

The CAS numbers for Para Toluene Sulfonic Acid (PTSA) are:

• 104-15-4: For the anhydrous form.

• 6192-52-5: For the monohydrate form.

• 83949-32-0: For 4-Phenyl-4-piperidinecarboxylic acid p-methylbenzenesulfonate.

Para Toluene Sulfonic Acid (PTSA), also known as p-Toluenesulfonic acid, is a strong organic acid with the chemical formula C7H8O3S. It is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis due to its strong acidic properties. PTSA is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water, alcohols, and other polar organic solvents.

PTSA is widely used in various industrial applications, including:

• Catalysis: It serves as an acid catalyst in the synthesis of esters, ethers, and other organic compounds.

• Polymerization: It is used in the polymerization of resins and plastics.

• Pharmaceuticals: PTSA is used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals.

• Textiles and Dyes: It is used in the textile industry for dyeing and finishing processes.