Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite

Name: Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010971

About Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite

Listed under CAS 870-72-4, Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite is an organosulfur compound available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 95% purity. The compound has the formula CH3NaO4S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate. Common synonyms include Formaldehyde-sodium bisulfite adduct and Formaldehyde sodium bisulfite.

In its supplied form it is white to off-white powder or crystals. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for fuels and lubricants and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and oil, gas and petrochemicals.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Fuels & lubricants
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite
Catalogue No.	VQ-010971
CAS Number	870-72-4
IUPAC name	sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate
Molecular formula	CH₃NaO₄S
Molecular weight	134.09 g/mol
Exact mass	133.965
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	95%
HSN code	29055900
InChIKey	UOULCEYHQNCFFH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C(O)S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	2723822

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	85.8 Å²
Synonyms	Formaldehyde-sodium bisulfite adduct, Formaldehyde sodium bisulfite, Sodium hydroxymethanesulphonate, Hydroxymethanesulfonic acid monosodium salt, Sodium formaldehydebisulfite, Sodium hydroxymethylsulfonate, Formaldehyde sulfite sodium salt, Monosodium hydroxymethanesulfonate, Methanesulfonic acid, hydroxy-, sodium salt, Formaldehyde-sodium bisulfite compound, Formaldehyde, compd with monosodium sulfite (1:1), Formaldehyde, compd with sodium hydrogen sulfate (1:1)

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite is 870-72-4. It is also known as Formaldehyde-sodium bisulfite adduct, Formaldehyde sodium bisulfite, Sodium hydroxymethanesulphonate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite?

Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite has the molecular formula CH3NaO4S and a molecular weight of 134.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium hydroxymethanesulfonate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite can I order?

We supply Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite in Synthesis (95%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Sodium formaldehyde bisulphite worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.