Phytic Acid

CAS No.: 83-86-3 EINECS: 201-506-6

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₈O₂₄P₆ Molecular Weight: 660.04

Structural Formula:

Properties:

The appearance of Phytic Acid is colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid. Phytic Acid contains 12 acid groups which are able to complex with metals to form white insoluble mineral salts. Phytic Acid is easily soluble in water and 95% ethanol, slightly soluble in pure ethanol, and almost insoluble in pure ether and hexane. Phytic Acid exists naturally in form of phytin.

Specification:

Item	Index
Appearance	Colorless or pale yellow viscous liquid
Phytic Acid(C₆H₁₈O₂₄P₆)	50%min
Inorganic Phosphorus(P)	0.02%max
Chloride(Cl)	0.02%max
Sulfate(SO₄)	0.02%max
Calcium(Ca)	0.02%max
Arsenic(As)	0.0003%max
Heavy metals(Pb)	0.003%max

Usage:

Phytic Acid is used in various industries as antioxidant, preservative, stabilizer, developing agent, contrast agent, oral cleansing agent and fermentation promoter. Phytic Acid also has the following usages: 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.

Packing and Storage:

Phytic Acid is packed in 25kg drums (270mmx270mmx390mm) or as order. Keep Phytic Acid away from light and hot.

Keywords:

Phytic Acid, Inositol Hexaphosphoric Acid