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    Potassium bisulfite

    1. Molecular Structure

    Potassium bisulfite 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namepotassium hydrogen sulfite
    Molecular FormulaHKO3S
    SMILESOS(=O)[O-].[K+]

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight120.17 g/mol
    TPSA79.6 Ų
    LogPN/A
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling PointNo data available
    Melting PointDecomp @ 190 °C
    DensityNo data available
    SolubilitySol in water; insol in alcohol
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Warning
    GHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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