Description

Sodium Aminomethanesulphinate is a versatile sulfur-containing reducing agent with the CAS number 84195-73-3. This compound is valued for its ability to act as a powerful yet selective reducing agent in complex chemical syntheses, offering advantages in yield and purity. It is a critical intermediate and reagent for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, photographic, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient and controlled reduction processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate and reducing agent in the production of specific APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), particularly in reactions requiring selective sulfur-based reduction.
• Photographic Industry: Used as a developing agent or a component in photographic developer formulations for its reducing properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a specialized reducing agent for converting functional groups like nitro compounds or in desulfurization reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent or reducing initiator in specific polymerization processes to control molecular weight.
• Hair Care Products: Functions as a reducing agent in certain professional hair straightening or perming formulations.
• Textile Processing: Utilized in specific dyeing or finishing processes where a controlled reducing environment is necessary.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a reagent in analytical methods for the determination of certain metals or organic compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for chemists in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Aminomethanesulphinate
CAS No.	84195-73-3
Molecular Formula	C2H6NNaO4S2
Molecular Weight	195.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate; Sodium Hydroxymethanesulfinate; Rongalite; Sodium Sulfoxylate Formaldehyde; Formaldehyde Sodium Sulfoxylate; Sodium Methanal Sulfoxylate; HOCH2SO2Na; Sodium Hydroxymethanesulphinate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Aminomethanesulphinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize exposure to air and moisture upon opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.