Compound Q&A
Is tetrasodium (phosphonooxy)phosphonate (CAS: 7722-88-5) safe?
Answer
Tetrasodium (phosphonooxy)phosphonate (CAS: 7722-88-5) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food use by regulatory agencies like the FDA. It has low toxicity and is non-irritating when handled properly. However, industrial exposure requires caution to avoid inhalation or skin contact. Safety standards emphasize proper ventilation and PPE during handling. It is safe for pharmaceutical and research applications when following established protocols.
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
