Catalog Number
ACM10102177
Product Name
Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate
Synonyms
Sodium thiosulfate solution
Description
Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3), also spelled sodium thiosulphate, is an inorganic compound that is typically available as the pentahydrate, Na2S2O3·5H₂O. The solid is an efflorescent (loses water readily) crystalline substance that dissolves well in water. It is also called sodium hyposulfite or “hypo”.It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.
IUPAC Name
Disodium;dioxido-oxo-sulfanylidene-λ6-sulfane;pentahydrate
Molecular Formula
H10Na2O8S2
Canonical SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.[O-]S(=O)(=S)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/2Na.H₂O3S2.5H₂O/c;1-5(2,3)4;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);5*1H2/q2*+1;/p-2
InChI Key
PODWXQQNRWNDGD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Density
1.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Appearance
White tranparent solid
Storage
Store at +5 °C to +30 °C
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
8
Hazard Statements
Xi: Irritant;
MeSH Entry Terms
pentahydrate of sodium thiosulfate;sodium thiosulfate;sodium thiosulfate (USAN);sodium thiosulfate anhydrous;sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate;thiosulfuric acid, disodium salt
Monoisotopic Mass
247.96124818
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, iodine, mercury.
Storage Conditions
Store at RT.
Topological Polar Surface Area
109 Ų