Sodium Bisulphite

Sodium Bisulphite
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 104
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Crystalline powder Colour White or yellowish white Odour Pungent Taste Burning sulphur and disagreeable Solubility Soluble in water ( 2 in 3.5 ) and alcohol ( 1 in 70 ) .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It acts as disinfectant , antioxidant , and bleaching agent . ii)                   It converts water insoluble menadione ( vit K analogue ) to a highly water soluble form menaadione sodium bisulphate without significant loss of activity . iii)                 It is used as an antiseptic in gastric fermentation  , in parasitic skin diseases . and ton stabilize kidney stone .
7	Side Effect	Concentrated solutions are irritating to skin and mucous membrane .
8	Storage	It is kept in well closed containers and in a cool place