Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium Sulfate (CAS: 55566-30-8)?
Answer
Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium Sulfate (CAS: 55566-30-8) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer for drugs and vaccines. It also finds applications in the food industry for preserving products and in industrial processes for water treatment and metal ion control. In research settings, it serves as a reagent in chemical synthesis and analysis due to its chelating properties.
About
CAS No
55566-30-8
English Name
Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium Sulfate (ca. 70-80% in Water)
Molecular Formula
C8H24O12P2S
Molecular Weight
406.28 g/mol
SMILES
OC[P+](CO)(CO)CO.OC[P+](CO)(CO)CO.O=S([O-])([O-])=O
InChIKey
YIEDHPBKGZGLIK-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
