Sodium bisulfate monohydrate is an organic compound with chemical formula H3NaO5S. The compound has a characteristic odor and is moderately soluble in water.
Sodium bisulfate monohydrate is acid soluble and is used as a source of sodium for uses compatible with sulfates. Sulfate compounds are esters or salts of sulfuric acid that are formed by replacing one or both hydrogens with metal. Since most metal sulfate compounds are soluble in water, they are normally used in water treatment.
Sodium bisulfate monohydrate is hygroscopic, thus may cause burns to eyes and skin. Moreover, it can cause respiratory and digestive tract burns.
Sodium bisulfate monohydrate (Sodium hydrogen sulfate monohydrate) may be employed as a catalyst in the following studies:
- Synthesis of n-butyl acetate.
- Esterification reaction of primary and secondary alcohols with aliphatic carboxylic acids.
- Synthesis of iso-amyl acetate.
- Synthesis of herbicide, 2,4-D butylate(butyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate).
Sodium bisulfate monohydrate (Sodium hydrogen sulfate monohydrate) is a light yellow-colored crystalline sodium salt.
