What is Phytic Acid CAS 83-86-3?

Phytic Acid, also called IP6 or myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate, is a naturally occurring organophosphorus acid with CAS 83-86-3, molecular formula C6H18O24P6 and molar mass about 660.04 g/mol. It has strong metal-chelating ability and is used in food, surface treatment, water treatment and personal-care applications.

Is Phytic Acid usually supplied as a 50% liquid or as a powder?

Commercial Phytic Acid is commonly supplied as a light yellow to light brown liquid with assay around 50%, while high-purity powder grades are also available. It is not automatically interchangeable with sodium phytate or other phytate salts, so confirm the physical form, concentration or dry-matter basis before quoting.

Which specifications matter for Phytic Acid?

Confirm assay and analytical method, inorganic phosphorus, chloride, sulfate, calcium, arsenic, lead, pH, color and density. Food, personal-care and technical grades can have different limits, so the complete batch analysis should be approved for the intended application and regulatory status.

What are common uses of Phytic Acid?

Phytic Acid is used for metal chelation in water and wastewater treatment, magnesium-alloy corrosion-protection conversion coatings, antioxidant and color-protection effects in food, and as a heat/light stabilizer, flame-retardant or antistatic additive in selected resin and fiber formulations. The suitable grade depends on the application.

How should Phytic Acid be stored, packed and handled?

Keep Phytic Acid in tightly closed, compatible containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area and avoid contamination. Standard packaging can be 25 kg drums or custom containers; during transfer use chemical-resistant equipment and follow the applicable safety information for PPE, ventilation, spill and emergency response.

Phytic Acid (IP6) CAS 83-86-3

Phytic Acid, also called myo-Inositol Hexakisphosphate or IP6, is an organophosphorus acid identified by CAS 83-86-3. Commercial form, concentration, and intended-use suitability require current product-specific confirmation. For an RFQ, state the intended use, required specification, quantity, packaging, destination, and document needs.

CAS: 83-86-3
Synonyms: myo-Inositol Hexakisphosphate; Inositol Hexaphosphate; IP6; Phytate
Einecs: 201-506-6
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₈O₂₄P₆
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Product Description

Molecular formula: C₆H₁₈O₂₄P₆.

Molar mass: 660.04 g/mol.

CAS Number: 83-86-3.

EC Number: 201-506-6.

Physical-property requirements must be confirmed against the current product-specific specification and applicable SDS.

Application context

Phytic Acid may be evaluated where a chelating organophosphorus acid is required, subject to process compatibility and the current product specification.

Food, preservation, corrosion, and other regulated-use claims require separate documentation; do not infer them from the CAS.

Packaging and storage

Handling, storage, and process requirements must be reviewed against the applicable SDS and current product-specific specification.

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Q:
What is Phytic Acid CAS 83-86-3?

A: Phytic Acid, also called IP6 or myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate, is a naturally occurring organophosphorus acid with CAS 83-86-3, molecular formula C6H18O24P6 and molar mass about 660.04 g/mol. It has strong metal-chelating ability and is used in food, surface treatment, water treatment and personal-care applications.
Q:
Is Phytic Acid usually supplied as a 50% liquid or as a powder?

A: Commercial Phytic Acid is commonly supplied as a light yellow to light brown liquid with assay around 50%, while high-purity powder grades are also available. It is not automatically interchangeable with sodium phytate or other phytate salts, so confirm the physical form, concentration or dry-matter basis before quoting.
Q:
Which specifications matter for Phytic Acid?

A: Confirm assay and analytical method, inorganic phosphorus, chloride, sulfate, calcium, arsenic, lead, pH, color and density. Food, personal-care and technical grades can have different limits, so the complete batch analysis should be approved for the intended application and regulatory status.
Q:
What are common uses of Phytic Acid?

A: Phytic Acid is used for metal chelation in water and wastewater treatment, magnesium-alloy corrosion-protection conversion coatings, antioxidant and color-protection effects in food, and as a heat/light stabilizer, flame-retardant or antistatic additive in selected resin and fiber formulations. The suitable grade depends on the application.
Q:
How should Phytic Acid be stored, packed and handled?

A: Keep Phytic Acid in tightly closed, compatible containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area and avoid contamination. Standard packaging can be 25 kg drums or custom containers; during transfer use chemical-resistant equipment and follow the applicable safety information for PPE, ventilation, spill and emergency response.

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