Organic acids for technical formulations

Methansulfonic acid is particularly effective for catalyzing esterification and polymerization reactions, but it is also employed as a catalyst in condensation, cyclization, alkylation and rearrangement reactions. Apart from being used as a catalyst, methansulfonic acid is also employed as a feedstock in the manufacture of salts (the methanesulfonates) and as a solvent to improve yields in various processes.