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Hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid is used in the synthesis of quinolones for the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. It is also used as a polymerization catalyst and an amination reagent. It is involved in the preparation of diazene by reacting with an alkali. It is also used in the inhibition of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) as well as (polychlorinated biphenyl) PCB formation in co-combustion.
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Hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid is used in the synthesis of quinolones for the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. It is also used as a polymerization catalyst and an amination reagent. It is involved in the preparation of diazene by reacting with an alkali. It is also used in the inhibition of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) as well as (polychlorinated biphenyl) PCB formation in co-combustion.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether and chloroform.
Notes
Moisture sensitive and hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and corrodes metal.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼210°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3260 |
Beilstein | 956566 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether and chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 113.09 |
Percent Purity | 0.97 |
Chemical Name or Material | Hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid |
Safety and Handling




- Hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hydroxylamine-O-sulfonic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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