Sodium Sulfite

Na₂SO₃

IUPAC: Sodium sulfite

CAS: 7757-83-7

अवलोकन

Sodium sulfite is a white solid used as a food preservative and antioxidant. It is the most common sulfiting agent in the food industry.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Sodium Na 2 22.9900
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

मूलीय संरचना

O
38.1%
Na
36.5%
S
25.4%

उपयोग

  • Food preservative
  • Photography developer
  • Water treatment
  • Paper pulping

रोचक तथ्य

  • Sulfite sensitivity affects about 1% of the population, more common in asthmatics

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Can trigger asthma in sensitive individuals

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

गुण

प्रकार
salt
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
126.04 g/mol
घनत्व
2.6330 g/cm³
गलनांक
33.4 °C
घुलनशीलता
280 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
125.9364
TPSA
82.4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
18.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Sulfite?
Sodium Sulfite (Na₂SO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium sulfite.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Sulfite?
Sodium Sulfite has a molar mass of 126.04 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Sulfite at room temperature?
Sodium Sulfite is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Sulfite organic or inorganic?
Sodium Sulfite is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Sulfite?
Sodium Sulfite (Na₂SO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Sulfur (S).