Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of tetrasodium (phosphonooxy)phosphonate (CAS: 7722-88-5)?
Answer
Tetrasodium (phosphonooxy)phosphonate (CAS: 7722-88-5) is primarily used as a stabilizer in pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial products. It serves as a food additive (E339) to maintain pH and prevent oxidation. In pharmaceuticals, it helps in drug formulation by binding metal ions. Industrially, it is used in water treatment and as a component in cleaning agents. Its applications also extend to research for chemical synthesis and analytical purposes.
About
CAS No
7722-88-5
English Name
tetrasodium (phosphonooxy)phosphonate
Molecular Formula
Na4O7P2
Molecular Weight
265.9 g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]P(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])[O-]
InChIKey
FQENQNTWSFEDLI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
