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p-Toluenesulfonic acid

Also known as: 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid, toluene-4-sulfonic acid, p-tolylsulfonic acid, p-toluenesulphonic acid, tosic acid, PTSA

p-Toluenesulfonic acid (CAS 104-15-4) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O3S and a molecular weight of 172.202 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 106~107℃, a boiling point of 116 °C, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 41 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
104-15-4
Jingsj CID
J-1361715-4
Molecular Formula
C7H8O3S
Molecular Weight
172.202 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point106~107℃
Boiling Point116 °C
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point41 °C
Exact Mass172.019409
PSA62.75000
LogP0.93
Refractive Index1.563
Additional Propertysoluble

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2904100000
Summary2904100000 derivatives containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of p-Toluenesulfonic acid?

The CAS number of p-Toluenesulfonic acid is 104-15-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of p-Toluenesulfonic acid?

p-Toluenesulfonic acid has molecular formula C7H8O3S and molecular weight 172.202 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of p-Toluenesulfonic acid?

For p-Toluenesulfonic acid, Upstream Products: p-Toluenesulfonyl chloride, p-Toluenethiol, Sodium p-toluenesulfonate; Downstream Products: CIS-2-OCTENE, E-2-Octene, octene.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "p-Toluenesulfonic acid (CAS 104-15-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1361715-4 (accessed 2026-11-07).

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