Potassium bisulfite
IUPAC name	Potassium hydrogen sulfite
Other names	Potassium bisulfite, potassium bisulphite solution, sulfurous acid, monopotassium salt, monopotassium sulfite
Identifiers
CAS number	7773-03-7
Properties
Molecular formula	KHSO3
Molar mass	120.1561 g/mol
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Solubility in water	soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Potassium hydrogen sulfite or potassium bisulfite is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KHSO₃. It is used during the production of alcoholic beverages as a sterilising agent. This additive is classified as E number E228 under the current EU approved food additive.^[1]

[edit] See also

• Calcium bisulfite
• Sodium bisulfite

[edit] References

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