Synonyms: Phytic acid solution; Inositol Hexaphosphoric Acid; Myo-Inositol hexakis;
Cyclohexanehexyl Hexaphosphate; Fytic acid.
CAS No. 83-86-3
Molecular Formula: C6H18O24P6
Molecular Weight: 660.04
Molecular Structure:
Risk Phrases: R20; R21; R22; R36; R37; R38.
EC Safety Phrases: S26; S36.
Preperties: Its appearance is colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid. It contains 12 acid groups which are able to complex with metals to form white insoluble mineral salts. Its easily soluble in water and 95% ethanol slightly soluble in pure ethanol, almost insoluble in pure ether and hexane. It exists naturally in form of phytin.
Applications: In various industries as antioxidant, preservative, stabilizer, developing agent, contrast agent, oral cleansing agent, fermentation promoter, water treatment agent, anti-rust anti-corrosion agent for metals, coating additive, gathering agent for rare earth and precious metals, high molecular solvent, fuel anti-knock agent and chelating agent for removal of metal ions.