Identification | ||
Name | Methanesulfonic acid | |
Synonyms | Methylsulfonic acid; Alkanesulfonic acid; MSA; Methanesulfonic acid | |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula | CH4O3S | |
Molecular Weight | 96.10 | |
CAS Registry Number | 75-75-2 | |
EINECS | 200-898-6 | |
Properties | ||
Density | 1.481 | |
Melting point | -60 ºC | |
Boiling point | 167 ºC (10 torr) | |
Refractive index | 1.413-1.415 | |
Flash point | 189 ºC |