Grillo-Werke AG successfully converts methane directly into methanesulfonic acid (MSA)

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By mmillikinJun 21, 2016, 6:00 am663 ptsHot
Germany-based chemical company Grillo-Werke has successfully functionalized methane to high-purity methanesulfonic acid (MSA) by direct sulfonation of methane with sulfur trioxide. Start of large-scale production is planned for 2019. Methanesulfonic acid is a strong acid that is not oxidative; it is readily…

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