2025-03-10
Monohydrate | Acid Catalyst
Catalyst & Auxiliary
| CAS No. | 6192-52-5 |
| Molecular Formula | CH₃C₆H₄SO₃H·H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 190.22 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline solid, hygroscopic |
| Purity | ≥98.5% |
| Boiling Point | ~142 °C (dec.) |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Standard | Enterprise standard; Available on request |
p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (PTSA) is a strong, non-oxidizing organic acid widely used as an acid catalyst in organic synthesis. It is more stable and less corrosive than mineral acids, making it the preferred choice for esterification, condensation, and dehydration reactions. LUXI Chemical supplies high-purity PTSA monohydrate for pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer manufacturing.