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ALKANESULFONIC ACID [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
RSO3H
formula, see observation
OBS

"alkanesulfonic acid, mixed": Trade designation for a mixture of methane-, ethane-, and propane sulfonic acids. A strong nonoxidizing, nonsulfonating liquid acid which is thermally stable at moderately high temperatures. Properties: Light amber liquid; sour odor. ... Very corrosive. Miscible with water and saturated fatty acids. Uses: Catalyst; intermediate; reaction medium.

OBS

Chemical formula: RSO3H: ("R" is methyl, ethyl, propyl, mixed.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
RSO3H
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : RSO3H

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

alkanesulfonic acids: Sulfonic acid derivatives that are substituted with an aliphatic hydrocarbon group.

OBS

alkanesulfonic acid: term usually used in the plural (alkanesulfonic acids), as a collective term.

Key term(s)
  • alkanesulfonic acids

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

acide alcanesulfonique : terme utilisé la plupart du temps au pluriel («acides alcanesulfoniques»), comme collectif.

Key term(s)
  • acides alcanesulfoniques
  • acides alkanesulfoniques
  • acides alcane-sulfoniques

Spanish

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