CAS 7772-98-7: Sodium Thiosulfate (Na2S2O3)
Identity
| CAS Number | 7772-98-7 |
| Molecular Formula | Na2S2O3 |
| IUPAC Name | disodium thiosulfate |
| Molecular Weight | 158.11 g/mol |
| SMILES | [O-]S(=O)(=S)[O-].[Na+].[Na+] |
| Synonyms | sodium thiosulfate, sodium hyposulfite, hypo, photographic fixer, thiosulfuric acid disodium salt |
2D Structure
Physical Properties
| Density | 1.667 g/mL at 25°C |
| Boiling Point | 100.0°C |
| Melting Point | 48.0°C |
| Flash Point | None°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0 kPa at 20°C |
| Refractive Index | nD = 1.49 |
| Dielectric Constant | ε = 5.0 |
Safety & GHS Classification
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Pentahydrate form effloresces in dry air. Store in tightly sealed containers. Keep away from strong acids (decomposes to sulfur and SO2). Protect from light.
Material Compatibility Matrix
Plastics
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| PTFE | Excellent |
| PVC | Excellent |
| PE | Excellent |
| PP | Excellent |
| PEEK | Excellent |
| PVDF | Excellent |
Rubbers
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Viton | Excellent |
| NBR | Excellent |
| EPDM | Excellent |
| Silicone | Excellent |
| FKM | Excellent |
Metals
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stainless 316 | Excellent |
| Aluminum | Good |
| Copper | Good |
| Brass | Good |
Applications
- Photographic film fixer (silver halide complexing)
- Water treatment dechlorination agent
- Gold and silver extraction (cyanide leaching)
- Medical antidote for cyanide poisoning
- Textile bleaching agent
- Paper and pulp bleaching
- Laboratory analytical reagent (iodometric titration)
- Leather tanning
External References: PubChem