Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Metaphosphoric acid (H6P6O18), sodium salt (1:6) (CAS: 10124-56-8)?
Answer
Metaphosphoric acid (H6P6O18), sodium salt (1:6) is widely used in the food industry as a sequestrant and pH regulator. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals for drug formulation and in water treatment for scale inhibition. Additionally, it is used in textile dyeing and as a component in certain cleaning products. Its chelating properties make it valuable in many chemical processes.
About
CAS No
10124-56-8
English Name
Metaphosphoric acid (H6P6O18), sodium salt (1:6)
Molecular Formula
H6NaO18P6
Molecular Weight
502.86 g/mol
SMILES
OP1(=O)OP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(O)OP(=O)(OP(=O)(OP(=O)(O1)O)O)O.[Na]
InChIKey
FVFHXLBTPAOQHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
