Diethyl sulfite

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Diethyl sulfite
IUPAC name 1-Ethoxysulfinyloxyethane
Other names Diethyl sulphite
Sulfurous acid, diethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS number [623-81-4]
PubChem 12197
EINECS number 210-815-5
SMILES CCOS(=O)OCC
Properties
Molecular formula C4H10O3S
Molar mass 138.186 g/mol
Appearance Clear liquid
Density 1.88 g/cm3
Boiling point

158-160 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

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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  1. ^ 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. 
  2. ^ 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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