Compound Q&A
What is Sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate (CAS: 870-72-4)?
Answer
Sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate (CAS: 870-72-4) is a white crystalline solid with the chemical formula CH3SO3Na. It is a sodium salt of methanesulfonic acid, commonly used as a sulfonating agent in chemical synthesis. The compound is highly soluble in water and exhibits strong acidic properties due to its sulfate group, making it valuable in various industrial and research applications.
About
CAS No
870-72-4
English Name
Sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate
Molecular Formula
CH3NaO4S
Molecular Weight
134.0869 g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].OCS(=O)(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
UOULCEYHQNCFFH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
