Sulphuric acid may be prepared by catalytic oxidation of sulphur dioxide. It is a very strong electrolyte and has high affinity to water.
Molecular Formula: H2O4S
Molecular Weight: 98.08
Linear Structural Formula: H2SO4
MDL Number: MFCD00064589
Purity: 99.999%
Density: 1.840 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Application: Sulfuric acid can be used as a dehydrating agent, catalyst, and active reactant in the chemical industry. It is also used to prepare silica-sulfuric acid composite, which is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
RTECS: WS5600000
RIDADR: UN 1830 8 / PGII
WGK Germany: 1
R Codes: 35
S Codes: 26-30-45
IOD Codes: C
Symbol: GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H290-H314
Precautionary statements: P260-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338