Description

Methanetrisulfonic Acid Tripotassium Salt is a versatile organic sulfonate salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to act as a highly soluble and stable source of trisulfonate anions, facilitating reactions where strong acidity or specific counter-ion effects are required. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for catalysis, intermediate synthesis, and as a building block for functional materials.

Application

• As a catalyst or co-catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, including esterification and condensation.
• As a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• In the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, where the sulfonate groups impart desired properties like hydrophilicity or ionic conductivity.
• For research and development in electrochemistry and battery materials as a potential electrolyte component.
• In agrochemical synthesis as a building block for novel herbicides or plant growth regulators.
• As a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for method development and calibration.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methanetrisulfonic Acid Tripotassium Salt
CAS No.	55110-91-3
Molecular Formula	CHK3O9S3 or K3(C(SO3)3)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tripotassium Methanetrisulfonate; Potassium Methanetrisulfonate; Methanetricarboxylic Acid Trisulfonic Acid Tripotassium Salt; Tris(potassium sulfonyl)methane; K3MTS; Tripotassium Trisulfonatomethanide; Methanetrisulfonic Acid Potassium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methanetrisulfonic Acid Tripotassium Salt is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and moisture content are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
pH (5% solution)	Contact for details

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