Diethyl sulfite

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Diethyl sulfite (C4H10O3S) is an ester of sulfurous acid. Diethyl sulfite will inhibit the growth of mold spores during grain storage.[1]

Diethyl sulfite is used as an additive in some polymers to prevent oxidation.[2]

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References

  1. Pasiut, Lad A.; DeMarinis, F. (1966). "Inhibition of growth of spores of Penicillium and Aspergillus isolated from the white molds of silages". Ohio Journal of Science. 66 (1): 64–68.
  2. Guenther, A.; Koenig, T.; Habicher, W. D.; Schwetlick, K. (1997). "Antioxidant action of organic sulfites. I. Esters of sulfurous acid as secondary antioxidants". Polymer Degradation and Stability. 55 (2): 209–216.

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