Diethyl sulfite explained

Diethyl sulfite (C₄H₁₀O₃S) is an ester of sulfurous acid. Among other properties, diethyl sulfite inhibits the growth of mold spores during grain storage.^[1]

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

See also

• Dimethyl sulfite
• Diethyl sulfate
• Diethyl sulfoxide

External links

• WebBook page for C4H10SO3

Notes and References

1. Pasiut, Lad A. . DeMarinis, F. . Inhibition of growth of spores of Penicillium and Aspergillus isolated from the white molds of silages . Ohio Journal of Science . 1966 . 66 . 1 . 64–68.
2. Antioxidant action of organic sulfites. I. Esters of sulfurous acid as secondary antioxidants . Guenther, A. . Koenig, T. . Habicher, W. D. . Schwetlick, K. . Polymer Degradation and Stability . 1997 . 55 . 2 . 209–216 . 10.1016/S0141-3910(96)00150-4.