potassium metabisulfite profile

Potassium metabisulfite (K2S2O5) is a white crystalline solid that is commonly used as a food additive, preservative, and reducing agent. It is typically synthesized by reacting sulfur dioxide with potassium hydroxide. Potassium metabisulfite acts as an antioxidant by inhibiting oxidation reactions and can also function as a bleaching agent. It is often used in winemaking to prevent oxidation and preserve the color of the wine. In food production, it is used as a preservative in various products, including meat, vegetables, and dried fruits. Potassium metabisulfite is also used in the textile industry as a reducing agent in dyeing processes and in the photography industry as a developer. It is important to note that potassium metabisulfite can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. It is also a strong reducing agent that can react with other chemicals, making it important to handle it with care.'

potassium metabisulfite: RN given refers to cpd with MF of K2-H2O5S2; request from searcher; structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

ID Source	ID
PubMed CID	28019
CHEMBL ID	2106901
MeSH ID	M0046572

Synonym
sulfite, potassium metabi-dipotassium oxidosulfanesulfonate oxide
einecs 240-795-3
dipotassium pyrosulfite
potassium disulfite (k2s2o5)
pyrosulfurous acid, dipotassium salt
dipotassium metabisulfite
dipotassium disulphite
potassium pyrosulfite
dipotassium disulfite
hsdb 5062
ccris 1427
potassium disulfite
potassium metabisulfite
D05581
16731-55-8
potassium metabisulfite (nf)
potassium disulfite, bioultra, >=97.0% (rt)
potassium meta-bisulfite
RWPGFSMJFRPDDP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
unii-65oe787q7w
65oe787q7w ,
ec 240-795-3
potassium metabisulfite [nf]
sobisu
ins-224
potassium metabisulfite (e 224)
CHEMBL2106901
potassium pentaoxodisulfate
e-224
potassium metabisulfite [ep impurity]
potassium metabisulfite [inci]
potassium metabisulfite [who-dd]
potassium metabisulphite
potassium metabisulfite [hsdb]
potassium metabisulfite [mi]
potassium metabisulfite [fcc]
potassium metabisulfite [ep monograph]
potassium metabisulfite [mart.]
potassium metabisulfite [ii]
potassium metabisulfite [vandf]
AKOS015912829
DTXSID1021293
mfcd00167605
potassium disulfite, puriss., meets analytical specification of ph.eur., bp, nf, fcc, e224, 95.0-101.0% (iodometric), powder, 51.8-57.6% sulfur dioxide
potassium disulfite, puriss. p.a., >=96% (iodometric), powder
potassium disulfite, analytical standard
potassium disulfite, vetec(tm) reagent grade, 98%
potassium disulfite, lr, >=95%
potassium disulfite, >=98%
potassium disulfite, ar, >=97%
potassium disulfite, usp, 51.8-57.6%
kaliumpyrosulfit
J-010353
Q417881
P2480
potassium metabisulfite (2:1)
potassium metabisulfite, crystal, nf

Excerpt	Relevance	Reference
" The increase of the pyruvic acid o blood caused for the higher level of sulfite (50 mg/kg/day) is considerably increased for absorption of a diet containing 67% of sugar, and considerably decreased by injection the day before the dosage of 200 microgram thiamine."	( [Various metabolic or toxic effects which can result from short term ingestion of sulfurous acid by the rat]. Lanteaume, MT; Morin, P; Pallaget, G; Palluel, G, 1978)	0.26

Item	Process	Frequency
Beverages	core-ingredient	76
Plant-based foods and beverages	core-ingredient	75
Condiments	core-ingredient	70
Groceries	core-ingredient	69
Sauces	core-ingredient	67
Plant-based beverages	core-ingredient	66
Salted snacks	core-ingredient	33
Vinegars	core-ingredient	22
Wine vinegars	core-ingredient	18
Plant-based foods	core-ingredient	18
Milk substitutes	core-ingredient	14
Dairy substitutes	core-ingredient	14
Plant-based milk alternatives	core-ingredient	14
Fruit juices	core-ingredient	13
Juices and nectars	core-ingredient	13
Fruit-based beverages	core-ingredient	13
Grape juices	core-ingredient	12
Red wine vinegars	core-ingredient	10
Plant-based creams for cooking	core-ingredient	9
Plant-based creams	core-ingredient	9
Coconut milks and creams	core-ingredient	9
Alcoholic beverages	core-ingredient	8
White wine vinegars	core-ingredient	8
Wines	core-ingredient	7
Pickles	core-ingredient	7
Canned foods	core-ingredient	7
Canned plant-based foods	core-ingredient	6
Fruits and vegetables based foods	core-ingredient	6
Grape juices from concentrate	core-ingredient	6
Fruit juices from concentrate	core-ingredient	6
Canned vegetables	core-ingredient	6
Vegetables based foods	core-ingredient	6
Plant-based pickles	core-ingredient	6
White grape juices	core-ingredient	5
Juice	core-ingredient	4
Vegetable-pickles	core-ingredient	4
Pickled cucumbers	core-ingredient	3
Meals	core-ingredient	3
Pickled	core-ingredient	2
Cooking helpers	core-ingredient	2
Mustards	core-ingredient	2
Dijon mustards	core-ingredient	2
Stuffed olives	core-ingredient	2
Gherkins	core-ingredient	2
Olive tree products	core-ingredient	2
Sodas	core-ingredient	2
Carbonated drinks	core-ingredient	2
Soups	core-ingredient	2
Olives	core-ingredient	2
Rice vinegars	core-ingredient	1
en:Salted snacks	core-ingredient	1
en:Coconut milks and creams	core-ingredient	1
Squeezed grape juices	core-ingredient	1
Squeezed juices	core-ingredient	1
en:Pickles	core-ingredient	1
en:Plant-based foods	core-ingredient	1
Salads	core-ingredient	1
Prepared salads	core-ingredient	1
en:Plant-based foods and beverages	core-ingredient	1
Frozen seafood	core-ingredient	1
Frozen foods	core-ingredient	1
Seafood	core-ingredient	1
Meats	core-ingredient	1
Meats and their products	core-ingredient	1
Canned soups	core-ingredient	1
Canned meals	core-ingredient	1
Lemon juice	core-ingredient	1
Dips	core-ingredient	1
en:cereal-milks	core-ingredient	1
Ciders	core-ingredient	1
Beverages and beverages preparations	core-ingredient	1

Timeframe	Studies, This Drug (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	9 (30.00)	18.7374
1990's	1 (3.33)	18.2507
2000's	4 (13.33)	29.6817
2010's	14 (46.67)	24.3611
2020's	2 (6.67)	2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Publication Type	This drug (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	1 (2.94%)	5.53%
Reviews	1 (2.94%)	6.00%
Case Studies	4 (11.76%)	4.05%
Observational	0 (0.00%)	0.25%
Other	28 (82.35%)	84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Substance	Relationship Strength	Studies	Trials	Classes	Roles
acetic acid Acetic Acid: Product of the oxidation of ethanol and of the destructive distillation of wood. It is used locally, occasionally internally, as a counterirritant and also as a reagent. (Stedman, 26th ed). acetic acid : A simple monocarboxylic acid containing two carbons.	2.48	2	0	monocarboxylic acid	antimicrobial food preservative; Daphnia magna metabolite; food acidity regulator; protic solvent
benzoic acid Benzoic Acid: A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid.. benzoic acid : A compound comprising a benzene ring core carrying a carboxylic acid substituent.. aromatic carboxylic acid : Any carboxylic acid in which the carboxy group is directly bonded to an aromatic ring.	1.99	1	0	benzoic acids	algal metabolite; antimicrobial food preservative; drug allergen; EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite
carbon monoxide Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide (CO). A poisonous colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, which has no oxygen carrying capacity. The resultant oxygen deprivation causes headache, dizziness, decreased pulse and respiratory rates, unconsciousness, and death. (From Merck Index, 11th ed). carbon monoxide : A one-carbon compound in which the carbon is joined only to a single oxygen. It is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, toxic gas.	2.07	1	0	carbon oxide; gas molecular entity; one-carbon compound	biomarker; EC 1.9.3.1 (cytochrome c oxidase) inhibitor; human metabolite; ligand; metabolite; mitochondrial respiratory-chain inhibitor; mouse metabolite; neurotoxin; neurotransmitter; P450 inhibitor; probe; signalling molecule; vasodilator agent
hydrogen sulfide Hydrogen Sulfide: A flammable, poisonous gas with a characteristic odor of rotten eggs. It is used in the manufacture of chemicals, in metallurgy, and as an analytical reagent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed). hydrogen sulfide : A sulfur hydride consisting of a single sulfur atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms. A highly poisonous, flammable gas with a characteristic odour of rotten eggs, it is often produced by bacterial decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen.. thiol : An organosulfur compound in which a thiol group, -SH, is attached to a carbon atom of any aliphatic or aromatic moiety.	2.07	1	0	gas molecular entity; hydracid; mononuclear parent hydride; sulfur hydride	Escherichia coli metabolite; genotoxin; metabolite; signalling molecule; toxin; vasodilator agent
formaldehyde paraform: polymerized formaldehyde; RN given refers to parent cpd; used in root canal therapy	6.96	1	0	aldehyde; one-carbon compound	allergen; carcinogenic agent; disinfectant; EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
phenol [no description available]	2.17	1	0	phenols	antiseptic drug; disinfectant; human xenobiotic metabolite; mouse metabolite
propionic acid propionic acid : A short-chain saturated fatty acid comprising ethane attached to the carbon of a carboxy group.	1.96	1	0	saturated fatty acid; short-chain fatty acid	antifungal drug
dithionite Dithionite: Dithionite. The dithionous acid ion and its salts.	2.07	1	0	sulfur oxide; sulfur oxoanion
sulfites Sulfites: Inorganic salts of sulfurous acid.. sulfites : Any sulfurous acid derivative that is a salt or an ester of sulfurous acid.. organosulfonate oxoanion : An organic anion obtained by deprotonation of the sufonate group(s) of any organosulfonic acid.. sulfite : A sulfur oxoanion that is the conjugate base of hydrogen sulfite (H2SO3).	7.17	28	1	divalent inorganic anion; sulfur oxide; sulfur oxoanion
sulfur dioxide Sulfur Dioxide: A highly toxic, colorless, nonflammable gas. It is used as a pharmaceutical aid and antioxidant. It is also an environmental air pollutant.	3.77	3	0	sulfur oxide	Escherichia coli metabolite; food bleaching agent; refrigerant
thiamine thiamine(1+) : A primary alcohol that is 1,3-thiazol-3-ium substituted by (4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl, methyl and 2-hydroxyethyl groups at positions 3, 4 and 5, respectively.	1.95	1	0	primary alcohol; vitamin B1	Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
aspirin Aspirin: The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5). acetylsalicylate : A benzoate that is the conjugate base of acetylsalicylic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group.. acetylsalicylic acid : A member of the class of benzoic acids that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen that is attached to the phenolic hydroxy group has been replaced by an acetoxy group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with cyclooxygenase inhibitor activity.	3.06	1	0	benzoic acids; phenyl acetates; salicylates	anticoagulant; antipyretic; cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; drug allergen; EC 1.1.1.188 (prostaglandin-F synthase) inhibitor; geroprotector; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; plant activator; platelet aggregation inhibitor; prostaglandin antagonist; teratogenic agent
diethyl pyrocarbonate Diethyl Pyrocarbonate: Preservative for wines, soft drinks, and fruit juices and a gentle esterifying agent.. diethyl pyrocarbonate : The diethyl ester of dicarbonic acid.	2.04	1	0	acyclic carboxylic anhydride
dimethyl pyrocarbonate [no description available]	2.04	1	0	organooxygen compound
galactose galactopyranose : The pyranose form of galactose.	2.05	1	0	D-galactose; galactopyranose	Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite
thioacetic acid ethanethioic S-acid : A thioacetic acid that is acetic acid in which the oxygen atom of the hydroxy group has been replaced by a sulfur atom.	1.96	1	0	thioacetic acid
c.i. 42510 Rosaniline Dyes: Compounds that contain the triphenylmethane aniline structure found in rosaniline. Many of them have a characteristic magenta color and are used as COLORING AGENTS.. basic fuchsin : A four-component mixture of chemically related dyes comprising pararosanilin, rosanilin, magenta II and new fuchsin in varying amounts. rosanilin : A hydrochloride that is the monohydrochloride of 4-[(4-aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-2-methylaniline. One of the major constituents of Basic fuchsin, together with pararosanilin, magenta II and new fuchsin.	1.96	1	0
palladium Palladium: A chemical element having an atomic weight of 106.4, atomic number of 46, and the symbol Pd. It is a white, ductile metal resembling platinum, and following it in abundance and importance of applications. It is used in dentistry in the form of gold, silver, and copper alloys.. palladium : Chemical element (nickel group element atom) with atomic number 46.	7.11	1	0	metal allergen; nickel group element atom; platinum group metal atom
helium Helium: A noble gas with the atomic symbol He, atomic number 2, and atomic weight 4.003. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is not combustible and does not support combustion. It was first detected in the sun and is now obtained from natural gas. Medically it is used as a diluent for other gases, being especially useful with oxygen in the treatment of certain cases of respiratory obstruction, and as a vehicle for general anesthetics.	2.41	1	0	monoatomic helium; noble gas atom; s-block element atom	food packaging gas
sodium sulfite [no description available]	2.07	1	0	inorganic sodium salt; sulfite salt	food preservative; reducing agent
ozone Ozone: The unstable triatomic form of oxygen, O3. It is a powerful oxidant that is produced for various chemical and industrial uses. Its production is also catalyzed in the ATMOSPHERE by ULTRAVIOLET RAY irradiation of oxygen or other ozone precursors such as VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS and NITROGEN OXIDES. About 90% of the ozone in the atmosphere exists in the stratosphere (STRATOSPHERIC OZONE).. ozone : An elemental molecule with formula O3. An explosive, pale blue gas (b.p. -112degreeC) that has a characteristic, pungent odour, it is continuously produced in the upper atmosphere by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on atmospheric oxygen. It is an antimicrobial agent used in the production of bottled water, as well as in the treatment of meat, poultry and other foodstuffs.	2.21	1	0	elemental molecule; gas molecular entity; reactive oxygen species; triatomic oxygen	antiseptic drug; disinfectant; electrophilic reagent; greenhouse gas; mutagen; oxidising agent; tracer
metaperiodate Periodic Acid: A strong oxidizing agent.	1.96	1	0	iodine oxoacid
procyanidin Proanthocyanidins: Dimers and oligomers of flavan-3-ol units (CATECHIN analogs) linked mainly through C4 to C8 bonds to leucoanthocyanidins. They are structurally similar to ANTHOCYANINS but are the result of a different fork in biosynthetic pathways.	2.06	1	0	proanthocyanidin
tartrazine Tartrazine: An anionic, hydrophilic azo dye with an orange-yellow color used in fabrics, foods and cosmetics, and as a biological stain.. tartrazine : An organic sodium salt which is the trisodium salt of tartrazine acid. A synthetic lemon yellow azo dye used as a food colouring.	3.06	1	0
potassium permanganate Potassium Permanganate: Permanganic acid (HMnO4), potassium salt. A highly oxidative, water-soluble compound with purple crystals, and a sweet taste. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Information, 4th ed)	1.96	1	0
stilbenes Stilbenes: Organic compounds that contain 1,2-diphenylethylene as a functional group.. trans-stilbene : The trans-isomer of stilbene.	2.08	1	0	stilbene
sodium metabisulfite sodium metabisulfite: request from searcher; RN given refers to disulfurous acid, di-Na salt. sodium disulfite : An inorganic sodium salt composed of sodium and disulfite ions in a 2:1 ratio.	1.96	1	0	inorganic sodium salt	food antioxidant
sulfur Sulfur: An element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has an atomic symbol S, atomic number 16, and atomic weight [32.059; 32.076]. It is found in the amino acids cysteine and methionine.	2.21	1	0	chalcogen; nonmetal atom	macronutrient
acid phosphatase Acid Phosphatase: An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of an orthophosphoric monoester and water to an alcohol and orthophosphate. EC 3.1.3.2.	1.95	1	0
methylnitronitrosoguanidine Methylnitronitrosoguanidine: A nitrosoguanidine derivative with potent mutagenic and carcinogenic properties.. N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine : An N-nitroguanidine compound having nitroso and methyl substituents at the N'-position	1.96	1	0	nitroso compound	alkylating agent

Condition	Relationship Strength	Studies	Trials
Anaphylactic Reaction [description not available]	2.4	2	0
Allergy, Food [description not available]	3.78	2	1
Mast Cell Activation Disease [description not available]	2.08	1	0
Symptom Cluster [description not available]	2.08	1	0
Anaphylaxis An acute hypersensitivity reaction due to exposure to a previously encountered ANTIGEN. The reaction may include rapidly progressing URTICARIA, respiratory distress, vascular collapse, systemic SHOCK, and death.	2.4	2	0
Food Hypersensitivity Gastrointestinal disturbances, skin eruptions, or shock due to allergic reactions to allergens in food.	3.78	2	1
Mastocytosis A rare neoplastic disorder characterized by a clonal proliferation of MAST CELLS, associated with KIT-D816 mutations, and accompanied by aberrant mast cell activation. The abnormal increase of MAST CELLS may occur in only the skin (MASTOCYTOSIS, CUTANEOUS), in extracutaneous tissues involving multiple organs (MASTOCYTOSIS, SYSTEMIC), or in solid tumors (MASTOCYTOMA).	2.08	1	0
Syndrome A characteristic symptom complex.	2.08	1	0
Abnormalities, Autosome [description not available]	2.04	1	0
Chromosome-Defective Micronuclei [description not available]	2.04	1	0
Asthma, Bronchial [description not available]	5.18	4	1
Bronchospasm [description not available]	1.96	1	0
Asthma A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).	5.18	4	1
Bronchial Spasm Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi.	1.96	1	0
Experimental Neoplasms [description not available]	1.95	1	0
Body Weight The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.	1.96	1	0
Adenocarcinoma, Basal Cell [description not available]	1.96	1	0
Cancer of Duodenum [description not available]	1.96	1	0
Papilloma, Squamous Cell [description not available]	1.96	1	0
Cancer of Stomach [description not available]	1.96	1	0
Cocarcinogenesis The combination of two or more different factors in the production of cancer.	1.96	1	0
Adenocarcinoma A malignant epithelial tumor with a glandular organization.	1.96	1	0
Papilloma A circumscribed benign epithelial tumor projecting from the surrounding surface; more precisely, a benign epithelial neoplasm consisting of villous or arborescent outgrowths of fibrovascular stroma covered by neoplastic cells. (Stedman, 25th ed)	1.96	1	0
Stomach Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the STOMACH.	1.96	1	0
Allergy, Drug [description not available]	1.96	1	0
Drug Hypersensitivity Immunologically mediated adverse reactions to medicinal substances used legally or illegally.	1.96	1	0

potassium metabisulfite

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