Zinc Sulfoxylate

Name:
Zinc Sulfoxylate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	ZnSO2
Properties:
White, crystalline powder. Decomposed by heat; salt of unstable sulfoxylic acid (H2SO2). A strong reducing agent.
Derivation:
Action of zinc and sulfuryl choride in ethereal solution or of sulfur dioxide on granulated zinc in absolute alcohol.
Use:
Stripping agent in dyeing.