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Potassium disulfite

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

E224, Potassium metabisulfite, Potassium pyrosulfite

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Linear Formula:
K2S2O5
CAS Number:
16731-55-8
Molecular Weight:
222.32
EC Number:
240-795-3
MDL number:
MFCD00167605
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329758155
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

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

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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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pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

supp_hazards

EUH031

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCF0178
BCBZ4338
BCBS8443V
BCBR5896V
BCBM5044V

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