Title: Glyoxal-Sodium Bisulfite
CAS Registry Number: 517-21-5
CAS Name: 1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid disodium salt
Synonyms: glyoxal compd with sodium bisulfite
Molecular Formula: C2H4Na2O8S2
Molecular Weight: 266.16
Percent Composition: C 9.03%, H 1.51%, Na 17.28%, O 48.09%, S 24.09%
Literature References: Prepn: Ronzio, Waugh,
Org. Synth. coll. vol. III, 438 (1955).
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Hard crystals. Faint SO2 odor. Freely sol in water. Practically insol in alcohol.