INTRODUCTION

3-([Ethyl(3-methylphenyl)amino]methyl) benzenesulfonic acid is an organic sulfonic acid, a white crystalline solid, which is widely used as a catalyst, acidifying agent, and a reagent in organic synthesis.

Manufacture

The manufacturing process includes N-Benzylation of N-Ethyl-m-toluidine followed by sulfonation.

SynonymN-Ethyl-N-(m-tolylsulfonyl)-m-toluidine; alpha-(N-Ethyl-m-toluidino)-m-toluenesulfonic acid
CAS no.91-98-5
EINECS no.202-113-2
Molecular formulaC16H19NO3S
Molecular weight305.4
Structure

APPLICATIONS

Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-[[ethyl(3-methylphenyl)amino]methyl]- is widely used in scientific research applications.

It is used as a catalyst in various organic reactions, including esterification, alkylation, and acylation reactions.

This compound is also used as an acidifying agent in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecification
AppearanceWhite to buff dry powder
Identification (By TLC)Should confirm with standard
Moisture Content (By KF)%NMT 5.0
Purity (By Titration)%Min 80.0
Purity (By Coupling)%Min 80.0
HPLC Purity (By ESM)%Min 90.0

PACKING

HDPE drums

STORAGE

Store at room temperature; keep the container tightly closed

REACH Status

Not registered

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