Potassium bisulfite
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Potassium hydrogen sulfite |
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Other names
Potassium bisulfite, potassium bisulphite solution, sulfurous acid, monopotassium salt, monopotassium sulfite |
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| CAS number | 7773-03-7  |
| ChemSpider | 22889  |
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| Molecular formula | KHSO3 |
| Molar mass | 120.1561 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Solubility in water | soluble |
 (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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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]
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