Potassium disulfite
SIGALD/P2522 - ≥98%
Synonym: Potassium metabisulfite; Potassium pyrosulfite
CAS Number: 16731-55-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): K2O5S2
Molecular Weight: 222.32
EC Number: 240-795-3
MDL Number: MFCD00167605
Linear Formula: K2S2O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/2K.H2O5S2/c;;1-6(2)7(3 |
| InChI key | RWPGFSMJFRPDDP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [K+].[K+].[O-]S(=O)S([O-] |
| Application: | Potassium disulfite has been used in a protocol for the modification of the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer surfaces. It may be used in the following processes: • Chemical etching of poly(vinylidene fluoride) in β-phase (β-PVDF) irradiated films. • Decolorization during the synthesis of 2-iodopyrimidine derivatives. • Palladium-catalyzed aminosulfonylation of aryl halides. |
| General description: | Potassium disulfite (Potassium metabisulfite, PMB) is an inorganic salt with antimicrobial properties. It is a sulfiting agent that prevents browning of foods. Its genotoxic and cytotoxic effect has been assessed. PMB undergoes hydrolysis to form potassium bisulfite. |
| Packaging: | 500 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS05,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 31-41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH031 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |



