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SODIUM HYDROXYMETHANESULFONATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3NaO4S
formula, see observation
CH3O4S·Na
formula, see observation
870-72-4
CAS number
DEF

A compound used as a fixing agent for fibers containing keratin, in metallurgy for flotation of lead-zinc ores, and in photography.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3NaO4S or CH3O4S·Na

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3NaO4S
formula, see observation
CH3O4S·Na
formula, see observation
870-72-4
CAS number
DEF

Sel de sodium de l'acide hydroxyméthanesulfonique, se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs inodores ou à faible odeur de formol, très solubles dans l'eau, le méthanol, peu dans l'éthanol, que l'on utilise dans la préparation de l'acide formaldéhyde sulfoxylique, d'antiseptiques, d'agents rongeants pour l'industrie textile, d'agents de blanchiment pour mélasses, de savons, etc.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3NaO4S ou CH3O4S·Na

Spanish

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