Diethyl sulfite
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Preferred IUPAC name
Diethyl sulfite | |
Other names
Diethyl sulphite
Sulfurous acid, diethyl ester | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.832 ![]() |
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C4H10O3S | |
Molar mass | 138.18 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Density | 1.88 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 158 to 160 °C (316 to 320 °F; 431 to 433 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Diethyl sulfite (C4H10O3S) is an ester of sulfurous acid. Among other properties, diethyl sulfite inhibits the growth of mold spores during grain storage.[1]
Diethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymers to prevent oxidation.[2]
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References[]
- ^ Pasiut, Lad A.; DeMarinis, F. (1966). "Inhibition of growth of spores of Penicillium and Aspergillus isolated from the white molds of silages". Ohio Journal of Science. 66 (1): 64–68.
- ^ Guenther, A.; Koenig, T.; Habicher, W. D.; Schwetlick, K. (1997). "Antioxidant action of organic sulfites. I. Esters of sulfurous acid as secondary antioxidants". Polymer Degradation and Stability. 55 (2): 209–216. doi:10.1016/S0141-3910(96)00150-4.
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Categories:
- Organosulfites
- Ethyl esters
- Ester stubs