POTASSIUM METABISULFITE CAS#: 16731-55-8; ChemWhat Code: 18818
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | POTASSIUM METABISULFITE |
| Synonyms | dipotassiumdisulfite;dipotassiummetabisulfite;Disulfurousacid,dipotassiumsalt;potassiummetabisulphate;pyrosulfurousacid,dipotassiumsalt;POTASSIUM PYROSULFITE;POTASSIUM M-BISULFITE;POTASSIUM METABISULFITE |
| CAS Registry Number | 16731-55-8 |
| Molecular Formula | K2O5S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 222.32 |
| EINECS | 240-795-3 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 190°C |
| Density | 2.34 g/cm3 |
| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Solubulity | H2O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, Colorless |
| form | Powder/Solid |
| Color | White to slightly yellow |
| PH | 2.5-4.5 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,7645 |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| R Phrase | 31-36/37/38-41 |
| S Phrase | 26-36-39 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | TT4920000 |
| F | 23 |
| TSCA | Yes |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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