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Potassium bisulfite

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Potassium bisulfite
Names
IUPAC name Potassium hydrogen sulfite
Other names Potassium bisulfite, potassium bisulphite solution, sulfurous acid, monopotassium salt, monopotassium sulfite
Identifiers
CAS Number
ECHA InfoCard 100.028.973 Edit this at Wikidata
E number E228 (preservatives)
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Properties
Chemical formula KHSO3
Molar mass 120.1561 g/mol
Appearance White crystalline powder
Solubility in water soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

Potassium hydrogen sulfite or potassium bisulfite is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KHSO3. It is used during the production of alcoholic beverages as a sterilising agent. This additive is classified as E number E228 under the current EU approved food additive.

See also

References

  1. Food Standards Agency - Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers
Potassium compounds
H, (pseudo)halogens
chalcogens
pnictogens
B, C group
transition metals
organic
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