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Diethyl sulfite

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Formula
  
C4H10O3S

Density
  
1.88 g/cm³

Molar mass
  
138.186 g/mol

Appearance
  
Clear liquid

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Diethyl sulfite (C4H10O3S) is an ester of sulfurous acid. Among other properties, diethyl sulfite inhibits the growth of mold spores during grain storage.

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

References

Diethyl sulfite Wikipedia