Diethyl sulfite
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| Diethyl sulfite | |
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1-Ethoxysulfinyloxyethane |
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Diethyl sulphite |
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| CAS number | 623-81-4  |
| PubChem | 12197 |
| ChemSpider | 11697 |
| EC number | 210-815-5 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 Image 2 |
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| Molecular formula | C4H10O3S |
| Molar mass | 138.186 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Density | 1.88 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
158–160 °C |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Diethyl sulfite (C4H10O3S) is an ester of sulfurous acid. 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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[edit] 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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