m-Xylene-4-sulfonic Acid

m-Xylene-4-sulfonic Acid

CAS Number
88-61-9
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3S

About m-Xylene-4-sulfonic Acid

m-Xylene-4-sulfonic Acid (CAS 88-61-9) is increasingly sought after by US-based liquid detergent manufacturers who require high-purity fine chemicals to serve as superior hydrotropes and solubilizing agents, offering enhanced low-temperature stability compared to traditional toluene-based alternatives. 2,4-Dimethylbenz...

m-Xylene-4-sulfonic Acid Specifications

CAS Number
88-61-9
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3S
Molecular Weight
186.23 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C)S(=O)(=O)O
InChI Key
CHZLVSBMXZSPNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight
186.23 g/mol
Physical appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal

Solubilizing Agent

A highly effective hydrotrope used in the formulation of liquid detergents to increase the solubility of organic compounds and improve low-temperature stability

Dye and Pigment Intermediate

A versatile aromatic sulfonic acid building block utilized in the industrial synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments

Laboratory Reagent

A spectroscopic grade research chemical employed as an acidic catalyst in esterification and dehydration reactions or as a functionalized building block in organic synthesis

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A structural component used in the manufacture of medicinal compounds and sulpha drugs due to its biological activity and toxophoric sulfonic moiety.

m-Xylene-4-sulfonic Acid FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

US Regulatory & Quality Information

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GHS classification*

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California Prop 65*

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