Sodium Thiosulphate

Sodium thiosulfate is an inorganic sodium salt composed of sodium and thiosulfate ions in a 2:1 ratio. It has a role as an antidote to cyanide poisoning, a nephroprotective agent and an antifungal drug. It contains a thiosulfate(2-).

Synonyms
SODIUM THIOSULFATE, 7772-98-7, Sodium thiosulphate, Disodium thiosulfate, Sodothiol, Hypo, sodiumthiosulfate, Chlorine Cure, Chlorine Control, Declor-It, Hypo (VAN), Sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3), Thiosulfuric acid, disodium salt, UNII-L0IYT1O31N, HSDB 592, disodium sulfurothioate, EINECS 231-867-5, MFCD00003499, NSC 45624, Na2S2O3
Chemical Formula
Na2O3S2
CAS Number
7772-98-7

Characteristics

Molar Weight
158.11 g/mol
Melting Point
48.5 °C
Forms
Crystals (large), Liquid, Powder (dry), Gas, Pellets