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Potassium persulfate



Potassium persulfate
General
Other names potassium peroxydisulfate
Molecular formula K2S2O8
Molar mass 270.32 g/mol
Appearance white powder
CAS number [7727-21-1]
SMILES [K+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[K+]
Properties
Density and phase 2.48 g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water 4.7g/100g water
Melting point 100°C (decomposes)
Boiling point  ?
Vapor density 9.30
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704
0
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OX
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) is a chemical compound. It is a food additive and it is used in organic chemistry as an oxidizing agent for instance in the Elbs persulfate oxidation

Conditions/substances to avoid are: heat, flames, ignition sources, powdered metals, phosphorus, hydrides, organic matter, halogens, acids and alkalis.


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Colours (E100–199) • Preservatives (E200–299) • Antioxidants & Acidity regulators (E300–399) • Thickeners, stabilisers & emulsifiers (E400–499) • pH regulators & anti-caking agents (E500–599) • Flavour enhancers (E600–699) • Miscellaneous (E900–999) • Additional chemicals (E1100–1599)

Waxes (E900–909) • Synthetic glazes (E910–919) • Improving agents (E920–929) • Packaging gases (E930–949) • Sweeteners (E950–969) • Foaming agents (E990–999)

L-cysteine (E920) • L-cystine (E921) • Potassium persulfate (E922) • Ammonium persulfate (E923) • Potassium bromate (E924) • Chlorine (E925) • Chlorine dioxide (E926) • Azodicarbonamide (E927) • Carbamide (E927b) • Benzoyl peroxide (E928)

 
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