Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
collision_cross_section
215.8 u00e2u201eu00abu00c2u00b2 [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 83-86-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (2,3,4,5,6-pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate |
| InChI Key | IMQLKJBTEOYOSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 890 |
| INCI Name | PHYTIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Phytic acid (CAS 83-86-3) is an inositol hexakisphosphate compound that functions as an antioxidant and chelating agent, capable of sequestering metal ions through its multiple phosphate groups. This specialty additive is utilized in beauty & personal care formulations and food & beverage applications where metal ion chelation and antioxidant activity are required. With the molecular formula C6H18O24P6 and molecular weight of 660.04, phytic acid provides effective metal sequestration properties in demanding industrial applications.