8976. Sulfurous Acid

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7782-99-2
Sulfur dioxide soln.

Description and references

A soln of ≈6% sulfur dioxide in water.

Properties

Colorless, clear, acid liquid; suffocating odor of sulfur dioxide. d ≈1.03. Gradually oxidizes in the air to sulfuric acid. Corrosive. Keep in nearly full, tightly closed containers, in a cool place.

Use

Dental bleach. Reducing agent.

Therapeutic Category

Antiseptic.