Para Toluene Sulphonic Acid also known as PTSA which is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H4 SO3H. Its IUPAC name is 4- Methylbenzene 1-Sulfonic Acid. It is a white solid that is soluble in water, alcohol, and other polar organic solvents. It is above one of the strongest acids that are solid and hence conveniently weighed.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Presence of starch derivatives absent :
Sr No.
Particular
Limit
Results
1
Appearance
White to off white light pink crystalline solid
White crystalline solid
2
Assay on Monohydrate Basis (%)
98.5 min
99.1
3
Free Sulphuric Acid (%)
0.5% max
0.10
4
Total Moisture (%)
12.0 max
11.73
APPLICATION :
It is widely utilized in Industries. however, some specific applications are given below
