Chlorosulfuric acid

Chlorosulfuric acid uses and applications include: Sulfonating agent for production of detergents, wetting agents, lubricants, synthetic acids, vat dyes, pesticides, and ion exchange resins; chlorosulfonation reagent; catalyst in production of thermosetting resins; catalyst in esterificationalkylation reactions; anhyd. hydrogen chloride; smoke-producing chemicals; synthesis of pharmaceuticals; preparation of alkyl halides, unsaturated ketones, and alkyl sulfates Suggested storage of Chlorosulfuric acid: Hygroscopic