Sodium phytate, 500 g

Sodium Phytate is produced to comply with established chemical quality standards as a sodium salt of phytic acid. Its molecular formula is C12H18NaO10P6, with a molecular weight of 679.3 g/mol. This compound belongs to the class of polyphosphates, which are esters of orthophosphoric acid with multiple alcohols. Sodium Phytate is primarily used as a chelating agent, binding metal ions and preventing their precipitation. It is available in a 500 gram pack size, making it suitable for larger scale experiments or industrial applications. Additionally, Sodium Phytate is known to have antimicrobial properties, making it useful in food preservation and pharmaceutical applications.

• CAS Number: 14306-25-3