Sodium Hydroxymethanesulfinate

• CAT Number: R023836
• CAS Number: 149-44-0
• Molecular Formula: CH3NaO3S
• Molecular Weight: 118.082
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Hydroxymethanesulfinic Acid Sodium Salt (1:1); Hydroxymethanesulfinic Acid Monosodium Salt; Sodium Formaldehydesulfoxylate; Aldanil; Bleachit D; Bruggolit C; Bruggolit E 01; Bruggolit SFS; C.I. Reducing Agent 2; Cosmolit; Formaldehyde Sodium Sulfo
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxymethanesulfinate
• InChI: InChI=1S/CH4O3S.Na/c2-1-5(3)4;/h2H,1H2,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: XWGJFPHUCFXLBL-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C(O)S(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Sodium Hydroxymethanesulfinate (CAT: R023836) is a chemical compound with multiple applications, particularly in organic and material chemistry. It is commonly used as a reducing agent, capable of effectively reducing various functional groups in organic synthesis. This compound’s versatility stems from its ability to undergo various reactions, including the reduction of aldehydes, ketones, and even disulfide bonds. Moreover, it has been employed in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates and as a stabilizing agent in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles.