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Basic Information
Product Name: Myo-Inositol Trispyrophosphate Hexasodium Salt
CAS Number: 23103-35-7
Alias: IP6 Hexasodium Salt, Sodium Phytate, Inositol Hexaphosphate Hexasodium
Chemical Full Name: Hexasodium (1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexayl hexakis(phosphate)
Molecular Formula: C?H?Na?O??P?
Molecular Weight: 736.02
EINECS: 245-424-0
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Natural polyphosphate inositol food additive & pharmaceutical raw material
- Structural Features: Myo-inositol six-carbon ring skeleton connected with six phosphate groups, fully neutralized to hexasodium salt; strong chelating ability for metal ions (Fe, Ca, Zn, heavy metals); antioxidant, anti-oxidation, preservative synergistic activity
- Characteristic: Natural plant-derived phytate sodium salt, widely used in food, cosmetics, health care products
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, slight salty taste
- Solubility: Soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol, acetone, ether
- Stability: Stable under sealed dry environment; hydrolyzes slowly under strong acid heating; chelates metal ions to form insoluble complexes; heat stable under normal food processing temperature
- pH (1% aqueous solution): 9.0–11.0
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Extracted from rice bran, corn germ plant phytic acid, neutralized with sodium hydroxide, decolorization, ion exchange, spray drying to obtain hexasodium phytate powder.
Main Applications
- Food additive: Natural metal chelating antioxidant, anti-discoloration agent for canned food, beverage, meat products
- Cosmetic raw material: Anti-aging, anti-glycation, heavy metal chelating skincare ingredient, prevents skin oxidation darkening
- Health care raw material: Antioxidant nutritional supplement, auxiliary raw material for kidney, blood lipid regulation functional food
- Water treatment additive: Heavy metal chelating agent for industrial wastewater metal ion removal
- Pharmaceutical auxiliary material: Metal ion masking agent for oral preparations
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation from dust inhalation
Personal Protection
Dust mask, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated workshop.
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed PE lined paper drum, cool dry warehouse ≤30℃; isolate acid substances to avoid hydrolysis.
Transportation
General food-grade additive solid powder; moisture-proof packaging, separated from acidic chemicals.
Quality Specifications
- Purity (HPLC): ≥98.0%
- Loss on Drying: ≤5.0%
- Heavy metal (Pb): ≤10 ppm
- Arsenic: ≤2 ppm
- Insoluble matter: ≤0.1%
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 23103-35-7 |
| Product Name | Myo-Inositol Trispyrophosphate Hexasodium Salt (Sodium Phytate) |
| Synonym | IP6 Hexasodium Salt |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6Na6O24P6 |
| Molecular Weight | 736.02 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Core Advantage | Natural plant-derived metal chelator, antioxidant for food & cosmetics |
| Storage Rule | Sealed dry storage, separated from strong acid |
| Hazard Property | Low toxicity, dust irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Food antioxidant chelating agent, cosmetic anti-aging raw material, health care supplement, wastewater heavy metal remover |
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