Toluene Sulfonic Acid

AKA “4-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid, P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID, 104-15-4, 4-Toluenesulfonic acid, p-Toluenesulphonic acid, Tosic acid, Toluene-4-sulfonic acid, p-Tolylsulfonic acid, Tosylic acid, Toluenesulfonic acid”

Acid

Ingredient Facts

Toluene sulfonic acid

AKA: 4-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid, P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID, 104-15-4, 4-Toluenesulfonic acid, P-Toluenesulphonic acid, Tosic acid, Toluene-4-sulfonic acid, P-Tolylsulfonic acid, Tosylic acid, Toluenesulfonic acid

Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Acid

Clean

Toluene-4-sulfonic acid is an arenesulfonic acid that is benzenesulfonic acid in which the hydrogen at position 4 is replaced by a methyl group. It is a member of toluenes and an arenesulfonic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a toluene-4-sulfonate.

Solubility ABOUT 67 G/100 ML WATER; SOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER

Formula

C7H8O3S

Mol. Weight

172.20

CAS #

104-15-4

Form

Liquid

State

Toluene sulfonic acid, liquid, with more than 5% free sulfuric acid appears as colorless to black solid. Odorless or nearly odorless. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hydrotrope

Cleansing Surfactant

Surfactant Hydrotrope

Lifts away dirt and oil

Improves ingredient solubility

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic chemical developed as a catalyst and pH adjuster for cosmetic formulations. Created in the industrial chemistry era for use in complex cosmetic systems.