What is "benzenesulfonic acid"

alt. (context organic compound English) The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol. n. (context organic compound English) The simplest aromatic sulfonic acid, a colourless deliquescent sheet crystal or white wax solid that is soluble in water and ethanol.

Benzenesulfonic acid ( conjugate base benzenesulfonate) is an organosulfur compound with the formula C H S O H. It is the simplest aromatic sulfonic acid. It forms white deliquescent sheet crystals or a white waxy solid that is soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in benzene and insoluble in nonpolar solvents like diethyl ether. It is often stored in the form of alkali metal salts. Its aqueous solution is strongly acidic.