Parchem is a Global Leader in p-Toluenesulfonic Acid (PTSA)

by Jacob Klein
Publish: November 12 2012
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PTSAParchem – fine & specialty chemicals is a leading supplier of p-toluenesulfonic acid in the United States and global markets. P-toluenesulfonic acid is a toxic organic intermediate that is soluble in water, alcohols, and other organic solvents. P-toluenesulfonic acid is also called 4-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid, Tosylic acid, Tosic Acid, and PTSA for short.  Parchem is able to supply p-toluenesulfonic acid in a powder form (CAS: 6192-52-5), but it also can be added to water or alcohols to form a solution (CAS: 104-15-4) in any concentration. P-Toluenesulfonic acid is considered a strong organic acid; it is about one million times stronger than many common acids such as benzoic acid. Interestingly, p-toluenesulfonic acid is one of the few acids at this strength that comes naturally in a solid powder form. P-toluenesulfonic acid is also one of the few strong organic acids that are non-oxidizing.

Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals supplies p-toluenesulfonic acid that is commercially produced from the sulfonation of toluene and is commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis applications, industrial coatings applications, plastics and polymers. For pharmaceuticals, p-Toluenesulfonic acid is used in synthesis applications such as ester transesterification, carboxylic acid esterification, and aldehyde acetalization. Further uses of p-toluenesuflonic acid include using it as a descaling agent in industrial metal cleaning applications, as an electroplating bath additive, and as a neutralizing agent in acrylonitrile production.

Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals is a trusted source for high quality p-toluenesulfonic acid and many other industrial acids and bases.  As a leading chemical supplier to the global market for over 20 years, Parchem is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality at every turn.  We offer quality raw materials and chemicals for personal care, nutrition, pharma and specialty chemical applications. 

Please contact Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals today or click here for quick quote on p-Toluenesulfonic acid!

 

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