Potassium nitrosodisulfonate (CAS 14293-70-0)

Potassium nitrosodisulfonate is a versatile chemical compound widely used in scientific research. It exists as a white, crystalline solid and is easily soluble in water. In laboratory experiments, Potassium nitrosodisulfonate serves various roles, including as a reagent, catalyst, oxidizing agent, and reducing agent. Its significance extends to synthesizing other compounds as well. In scientific research, Potassium nitrosodisulfonate finds application as a reagent in organic synthesis, a catalyst for polymer production, and an oxidizing and reducing agent in electrochemical reactions. Moreover, it proves useful as a starting material for synthesizing other compounds like nitroso compounds, nitro compounds, and nitrates. Potassium nitrosodisulfonate exhibits potent oxidizing capabilities in a wide array of chemical reactions. It can effectively oxidize primary alcohols to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones. Additionally, it can convert sulfides into sulfoxides and amines into nitroso compounds. Furthermore, this compound can act as a reducing agent to transform nitro compounds into amines.