Identification

Product Name:    p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate    

Synonyms:    4-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid hydrate;Lisinopril EP IMpurity B;p-Toluenesulfonic Acid, Monohydrate, ACS;Benzenesulfonic acid,4-Methyl-, hydrate (1:1)

CAS:    6192-52-5

MF:    C7H10O4S

MW:    190.22

EINECS:    203-180-0

Properties

Melting point     96-99 °C(lit.)   

Boiling point     140°C 20mm   

Density     1,24 g/cm3 

Vapor density     5.9 (vs air)   

Refractive index     1,382-1,384

Fp     180 °C

Storage temp.     Store at RT.    

Solubility     H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear

Appearance  White to off-white crystal powder

Colour Index     42655  

Structure 

Color     White to pink

PH    1 (650g/l, H2O, 20℃)(anhydrous substance)    

Water Solubility     soluble

Application

p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate is an organic-soluble acid catalyst in organic synthesis. The catalyst has been incorporated in the esterification of carboxylic acids or transesterification of esters. The compound has been used as a reducing agent for the reductive amination of ketones and aldehydes. In the presence of p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate novel deazaflavin-cholestane hybrid compounds have been synthesized in a condensation reaction. 2-Phenylethyl alpha-glucoside has also been synthesized in the presence of p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate. p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate is an intermediate in organic syntheses.

p-Toluenesulfonic acid Monohydrate is comparable in strength to mineral acids such as Sulphuric acid, but is suitable for organic reactions where an inorganic, mineral acid could cause charring, oxidation, or an unwanted chemical reaction. It is further used for acid-catalyst reaction such as esterification, condensation, acetylation and alkylation.

Other Applications

hardening agent of furan resins (sand casting)

oxidising acid, low corrosion catalyst in the production of Butylacetate, Ethylacetate, Butylacrylate

production of plasitcizers such as DOP, DBP, etc.

curing agent in thermosetting resin systems, varnishes, acrylic resins and foundry resins-

neutralising agent in acrylonitrile production

food packaging adhesive

anti-stress additive for electroplating baths