Description

Amberlyst 16 Wet H(+)-Form Strongly is a macroreticular, strongly acidic cation exchange resin supplied in its protonated form. This robust catalyst is essential for driving acid-catalyzed reactions in organic synthesis and industrial processes where traditional liquid acids are impractical. It is a critical component for chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, biodiesel production, and petrochemical refining.

Application

• Esterification & Transesterification: A key catalyst for producing biodiesel from fatty acids/triglycerides and for synthesizing various esters.
• Hydration & Dehydration Reactions: Used in the hydration of olefins to alcohols and the dehydration of alcohols to ethers (e.g., MTBE, ETBE production).
• Alkylation & Acylation: Facilitates Friedel-Crafts type alkylation and acylation reactions in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Hydrolysis: Effective for catalyzing the hydrolysis of acetals, esters, and nitriles under mild conditions.
• Chemical Purification: Acts as an acid scavenger or purification agent to remove basic impurities from reaction streams.
• Continuous Flow Processes: Ideal for packed-bed reactor systems due to its physical stability and ease of separation.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Amberlyst 16 Wet H(+)-Form Strongly
CAS No.	125004-35-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Amberlyst 16; Amberlyst® 16 Wet; Strongly Acidic Cation Exchange Resin; Sulfonated Polystyrene Divinylbenzene Resin; Macroreticular Acid Catalyst; Poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) sulfonic acid; H+ Form Cation Exchanger
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Amberlyst 16 Wet H(+)-Form is manufactured and tested under a rigorous quality management system to ensure consistent catalytic performance and physical properties. Our products undergo comprehensive analysis, including measurements of exchange capacity, moisture content, particle size distribution, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. The resin is supplied wet; do not allow it to dry out completely, as this may affect its performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Opaque spherical beads
Ionic Form	H+ (Proton)
Matrix	Styrene-Divinylbenzene
Functional Group	Sulfonic acid
Total Exchange Capacity (min)	4.7 eq/kg (H+ form, dry)
Moisture Holding Capacity	52 - 57% (wet)
Particle Size Range	300 - 1200 µm
Max. Operating Temperature	120 °C

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