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Potassium disulfite

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

E224, Potassium metabisulfite, Potassium pyrosulfite

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Linear Formula:
K2S2O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.32
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
EC Number:
240-795-3
MDL number:
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

assay

≥98% (RT)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

solubility

H2O: 200 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

[K+].[K+].[O-]S(=O)S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/2K.H2O5S2/c;;1-6(2)7(3,4)5/h;;(H,1,2)(H,3,4,5)/q2*+1;/p-2

InChI key

RWPGFSMJFRPDDP-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Potassium disulfite (Potassium metabisulfite, PMB) is an inorganic salt with antimicrobial properties. It is a sulfiting agent that prevents browning of foods.

Application

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Corrosion

signalword

Danger

supp_hazards

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2



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SKUGTIN
332135-100MG04061826728710
55777-1G04061832582986