Potassium bisulfite

Potassium bisulfite
Potassium bisulfite
IUPAC name
Potassium hydrogen sulfite
Other names
Potassium bisulfite, potassium bisulphite solution, sulfurous acid, monopotassium salt, monopotassium sulfite
Identifiers
CAS number 7773-03-7 YesY
ChemSpider 22889 N
Properties
Molecular formula KHSO3
Molar mass 120.1561 g/mol
Appearance White crystalline powder
Solubility in water soluble
 N bisulfite (verify) (what is: YesY/N?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Food Standards Agency - Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers

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