Methylsulfonic Acid

Name:
Methylsulfonic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	methanesulfonic acid
M Formula:	CH3SO2OH
Properties:
Colorless solid. D 1.48, mp 20C, bp 167C (10 mm Hg). Slightly soluble in benzene; almost insoluble in other organic solvents. Attacks iron, copper, and steel.
Derivation:
Reaction of methane and sulfur trioxide.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion, skin irritant, corrosive to tissue.
Use:
Polymerization catalyst.