Abstract. The reaction of the bisulfite ion with aldehydes to form charged bisulfite adducts is a well-established method for the purification of aldehydes. This reaction has been modified to create a convenient liquid–liquid extraction method for the removal of aldehydes from mixtures.
The reaction of the bisulfite ion with aldehydes to form charged bisulfite adducts is a well-established method for the purification of aldehydes. This reaction has been modified to create a convenient liquid–liquid extraction method for the removal of aldehydes from mixtures.