Chlorosulfonic Acid
Chemical Formula: ClSO₃H
Chlorosulfonic Acid is a highly reactive inorganic compound widely used as a sulfonating, chlorinating, and dehydrating agent in industrial chemical manufacturing. It is a colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid known for its strong reactivity and effectiveness in specialty chemical synthesis.
Chlorosulfonic Acid plays a critical role in applications requiring sulfonation and chlorination reactions. Its high purity and performance make it a valuable raw material for the production of detergents, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
The product is extensively utilized across industries including specialty chemicals, detergents, dyes and pigments, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and organic synthesis.
Application
Detergent Manufacturing
Used in sulfonation processes for producing surfactants and detergent intermediates.
Dyes & Pigments
Acts as a key reagent in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and color intermediates.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty active compounds.
Agrochemical Manufacturing
Applied in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and crop protection chemicals.
Specialty Chemicals
Serves as a sulfonating and chlorinating agent in the manufacture of specialty and performance chemicals.
Organic Synthesis
Used in various chemical reactions involving sulfonation, chlorination, and dehydration processes.
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Weight: 116.52 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid
- Solubility: Reacts violently with water
- Reactivity: Powerful sulfonating, chlorinating, and dehydrating agent
Packing details:
- 50 Kg Cans
- 250 Kg Drums
- 300 Kg Drums
- ISO Tank / Tanker Loads
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid |
| Purity | 98% Min. |
| Density | As per purity |
| pH | Strongly acidic |
| Odor | Sharp, pungent odor |
