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Sigma-Aldrich

Potassium disulfite

BioUltra, ≥97.0% (RT)

Synonym(s):

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:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
57651772
NACRES:
NA.25

product line

BioUltra

Assay

≥97.0% (RT)

impurities

insoluble matter, passes filter test

pH

2.5-4.5 (25 °C, 0.1 M in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤1000 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

absorption

cut-off at 308 nm in H2O at 0.1 M

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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Application

Potassium disulfite (Potassium metabisulfite) may be use to study is antioxidant effects and ability to preserve food. Potassium disulfite may be used as an inhibitor of yeasts, bacteria, and fungi growth. Potassium metabisulfite may be used to study its potential toxicities in vivo.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H318

Precautionary Statements

P280 - P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Supplementary Hazards

EUH031

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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