Potassium sulfite

Potassium sulfite

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Names
IUPAC name Potassium sulfite
Other names E225
Identifiers
CAS Number	10117-38-1 Y
ChemSpider	23332 N
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	24958
InChI InChI=1S/2K.H2O3S/c;;1-4(2)3/h;;(H2,1,2,3)/q2*+1;/p-2 N Key: BHZRJJOHZFYXTO-UHFFFAOYSA-L N InChI=1/2K.H2O3S/c;;1-4(2)3/h;;(H2,1,2,3)/q2*+1;/p-2 Key: BHZRJJOHZFYXTO-NUQVWONBAU
SMILES [O-]S(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]
Properties
Chemical formula	K2SO3
Molar mass	158.26 g/mol
Appearance	white solid
Solubility in water	soluble
Acidity (pKa)	8
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Related compounds
Other anions	Potassium sulfate Potassium selenite
Other cations	Sodium sulfite
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Potassium sulfite (K₂SO₃) is a chemical compound which is the salt of potassium cation and sulfite anion. As a food additive it is used as a preservative under the E number E225 (INS number 225). It is approved for use in Australia and New Zealand and is not approved in the EU.