Compound Q&A
What is (1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Cyclohexanehexayl hexakis[dihydrogen (phosphate)] (CAS: 83-86-3)?
Answer
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Phytic acid, also known as inositol hexakisphosphate, is a natural organic compound with the chemical formula C6H18O12P6. It is a white, crystalline powder soluble in water, commonly found in plant seeds. As a phosphate ester of inositol, it acts as a chelating agent and antioxidant. Its structure includes six phosphate groups attached to a cyclohexanehexanol backbone, making it unique in biochemistry. CAS 83-86-3 identifies this compound as a key component in food and industrial applications.
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CAS No
83-86-3
English Name
(1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Cyclohexanehexayl hexakis[dihydrogen (phosphate)]
Molecular Formula
C6H18O24P6
Molecular Weight
660.0300000000004 g/mol
SMILES
OP(=O)(O)O[C@H]1[C@H](OP(=O)(O)O)[C@@H](OP(=O)(O)O)[C@H](OP(=O)(O)O)[C@H](OP(=O)(O)O)[C@@H]1OP(=O)(O)O
InChIKey
IMQLKJBTEOYOSI-GPIVLXJGSA-N
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