Sodium persulphate, an inorganic compound widely used as an oxidizing agent, is known by several alternative chemical names.
The primary alternative names for sodium persulphate reflect its specific chemical structure and are often used interchangeably in scientific and industrial contexts.
Alternative Names for Sodium Persulphate
| Common Alternative Names |
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| Sodium peroxodisulfate |
| Sodium peroxodisulphate |
| Sodium peroxydisulfate |
| Sodium peroxydisulphate |
These names highlight the presence of the peroxodisulfate (or peroxydisulfate) anion, which contains an oxygen-oxygen single bond (peroxo group) and two sulfate groups.
Chemical Identification
Sodium persulphate is chemically identified by its unique CAS Number, which is a numerical identifier assigned to every chemical substance. For sodium persulphate, the CAS Number is 7775-27-1. This identifier helps in accurately tracking and referencing the compound in global databases and regulations.
