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Formulation
Powder
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 824-79-3
Molecular formula: C7H7NaO2S
Molecular weight: 178.18
Purity: >96% (HPLC)
Appearance: Colorless to white powder.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO.
InChiKey: KFZUDNZQQCWGKF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES: CC1=CC=C(S([O-])=O)C=C1.[Na+]
SMILES: [Na+].CC1=CC=C(C=C1)S([O-])=O
Description:
Sodium p-Toluenesulfinate is used as an organic bulding block or intermediate for the preparation of pharmaceuticals and dispersal dyes, as a mild reducing agent and as a polymerization accelerator. It is also used as a discharge medium of dyes and pigments. Used as a photo-redox couple together with methylene blue. Further, it serves as a chemical intermediate in the production of fluorescent pigments and fabric adhesive. In addition to this, it is used as an electroplating brightening agent and curing agent.