What is Sodium p-toluenesulfonate CAS 657-84-1?
Sodium p-toluenesulfonate CAS 657-84-1 serves as an important organic salt and functional additive, primarily employed as a hydrotropic agent, electrolyte, and chemical intermediate in various industrial and laboratory processes.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to off-white powder |
| Melting Point |
>300°C |
| Boiling Point |
400℃[at 101 325 Pa] |
| Density |
1.55 g/cm3 (20℃) |
| Fp |
500 °C |
| pka |
6.59[at 20 ℃] |
| Storage Temp |
Store below +30°C. |
Features
- Hydrotropic Agent: Enhances solubility of organic compounds in aqueous solutions.
- High Solubility: Excellent water solubility for easy use in formulations.
- Commercial Availability: Supplied in high-purity grades suitable for industrial and lab applications.
Applications
- Detergent Industry: Used as a conditioning agent, co-solvent, and hydrotrope in synthetic detergents and cleaners.
- Electroplating: Acts as a supporting electrolyte for polypyrrole membrane deposition.
- Organic Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
- Cleaning Products: Applied in household and industrial cleaning formulations for enhanced performance.
Packaging
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