Diethyl sulfite
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Diethyl sulfite is an ester
of sulfurous acid
. Diethyl sulfite inhibits the growth of mold spore
s during grain storage.
Diethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymer
s to prevent oxidation.
Ester
Esters are chemical compounds derived by reacting an oxoacid with a hydroxyl compound such as an alcohol or phenol. Esters are usually derived from an inorganic acid or organic acid in which at least one -OH group is replaced by an -O-alkyl group, and most commonly from carboxylic acids and...
of sulfurous acid
Sulfurous acid
Sulfurous acid is the chemical compound with the formula H2SO3. There is no evidence that sulfurous acid exists in solution, but the molecule has been detected in the gas phase...
. Diethyl sulfite inhibits the growth of mold spore
Spore
In biology, a spore is a reproductive structure that is adapted for dispersal and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions. Spores form part of the life cycles of many bacteria, plants, algae, fungi and some protozoa. According to scientist Dr...
s during grain storage.
Diethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymer
Polymer
A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
s to prevent oxidation.