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Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate

Catalog NumberACM10102177-5

CAS Number10102-17-7

CategoryElectrolytes

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 Weight
248.19
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
Boiling Point
100 °C
Melting Point
48.5 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
1.01 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Appearance
White tranparent solid
Application
Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate serves a multifaceted role across various fields due to its unique chemical properties. Primarily, it is used as an analytical reagent in laboratories for redox reactions and other processes. This versatile compound finds application in photographic processing and gold extraction, as well as in dechlorinating tap water and removing free bromine from solutions. It also helps in checking the pH of bleach solutions using liquid indicators. Moreover, Sodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate is significant in the tanning of leather, acts as an active component in hand warmers and chemical heating pads, and functions as an anionic surfactant in pharmaceutical dispersions. Its medical applications include use as an antidote to cyanide poisoning, a nephroprotective agent, and an antifungal drug. Additionally, sodium thiosulfate is used as an antioxidant in various pharmaceutical preparations, including ophthalmic, intravenous, and oral forms. This compound's ability to form S-alkylthiosulfonates, or Bunte salts, is integral in the preparation of thioglycolic acid, showcasing its broad utility in both industrial and medical contexts.
Storage
Store at +5 °C to +30 °C
Complexity
82.6
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
8
EC Number
231-867-5
Exact Mass
247.96124818
Formal Charge
0
Hazard Statements
Xi: Irritant;
Heavy Atom Count
12
Log P
0.18830
MDL Number
MFCD00149186
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
Odor
Odorless
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Safety Description
S24/25
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, iodine, mercury.
Storage Conditions
Store at RT.
Topological Polar Surface Area
109 Ų
UNII
HX1032V43M
WGK Germany
1
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