Ethanesulfonic acid explained

Ethanesulfonic acid (esylic acid) is a sulfonic acid with the chemical formula CH₃CH₂SO₃H. The conjugate base is known as ethanesulfonate or, when used in pharmaceutical formulations, as esilate. It is a colorless liquid.

External links

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• National Center for Biotechnology Information (2005), Ethanesulfonic acid, PubChem Compound Database; CID=11668, (accessed December 23, 2016)
• https://www.scbt.com/scbt/product/ethanesulfonic-acid-594-45-6
• http://www.chemicalbook.com/productmsdsdetailcb5173859_en.htm