Description

4-Toluene Sulfonate is an important organic sulfonate salt widely used as a key intermediate and catalyst in industrial chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its versatility as a phase-transfer catalyst and its role in facilitating various alkylation and esterification reactions. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require reliable, high-purity building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various drug molecules.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reactants in immiscible phases, commonly used in organic synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Industry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and as a catalyst in polymerization processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in lab-scale and pilot-scale reactions for developing new chemical entities.
• Surfactant and Detergent Precursor: Can be used in the synthesis of certain anionic surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Toluene Sulfonate
CAS No.	16722-51-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7SO3 (commonly as a salt, e.g., sodium 4-toluenesulfonate)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	p-Toluenesulfonate; Tosylate; 4-Methylbenzenesulfonate; Toluenesulfonic acid salt; Sodium p-toluenesulfonate (common salt form); p-TsO; Tosic acid salt; Tolylsulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Toluene Sulfonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.