Rongalite, also known as sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, is an important reducing agent used in various chemical processes, including in dyeing and textile applications. The synthesis of rongalite typically involves the reaction between sodium sulfite and formaldehyde.
The general synthesis process can be outlined as follows:
1. **Starting Materials**:
- Sodium sulfite (Na2SO3)
- Formaldehyde (HCHO, usually in the form of formalin, which