Diethyl sulfite

Diethyl sulfite
Skeletal formula
Ball-and-stick model
Names
IUPAC name
1-Ethoxysulfinyloxyethane
Other names
Diethyl sulphite
Sulfurous acid, diethyl ester
Identifiers
623-81-4 YesY
ChemSpider 11697 YesY
EC Number 210-815-5
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PubChem 12197
Properties
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]

See also

References

  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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