| Agent Name |
Methanesulfonic acid |
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| Alternative Name |
Methylsulfonic acid |
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| CAS Number |
75-75-2 |
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| Formula |
C-H4-O3-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
ALKANE SULFONIC ACID (METHANESULFONIC ACID); Methanesulfonic acid; Methylsulfonate; Methylsulfonic acid; MSA; [Chemfinder] |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
Liquid at room temperature; [HSDB] White crystals below 20 deg C; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, catalyst, and chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] CNS depression occurs in high-dose animal studies; [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.000428 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rat) = >330 ppm/6h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 110 deg C; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: METHANESULFONIC ACID
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