Description

Zinc p-Toluenesulfonate Hydrate is an organometallic salt widely utilized as a catalyst and reagent in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in facilitating key chemical transformations, particularly in cross-coupling and esterification reactions, offering a source of zinc ions under mild conditions. It is needed by manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key intermediates.
• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: Serves as a curing agent or cross-linking catalyst in epoxy and other thermoset resin systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Negishi-type), esterifications, and other transformations requiring a Lewis acid catalyst.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Functions as an additive in specialized electroplating baths to modify deposit characteristics.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodological development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc p-Toluenesulfonate Hydrate
CAS No.	123334-05-4
Molecular Formula	C14H16O6S2Zn • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Zinc Tosylate Hydrate; Zinc p-Toluenesulfonate; Zinc(2+) 4-methylbenzenesulfonate hydrate; Zinc(II) p-toluenesulfonate hydrate; Zinc tosylate; Zinc 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Toluenesulfonic acid, zinc salt, hydrate; Zinc toluene-4-sulfonate hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zinc p-Toluenesulfonate Hydrate 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 are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zn content)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol

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