Sodium sulfite PurReagent, anhydrous, 98.0-100.0% (iodometric)

PurReagent


Synonym:  Sodium sulfite
Linear Formula:  Na2O3S
Molecular Weight:  126.04 g/mol
CAS Number: 7757-83-7

Properties

Water Solubility 126 g/l (20 °C)
Assay Purity 98-100%
B pt. NA
M pt. 500 °C
Density 2.630 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 28321090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used in pharmaceutical manufacturing analytical laboratories water treatment food processing photography and chemical synthesis as a reducing agent oxygen scavenger and preservative.

Purpose
To prevent oxidation remove dissolved oxygen stabilize sensitive materials and serve as a reducing reagent in analytical research and quality control applications.

General Description
Sodium Sulfite is a white water-soluble inorganic compound with reducing and antioxidant properties. It readily reacts with oxygen and other oxidizing agents making it useful in various industrial and laboratory applications.