Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Polyphosphoric acid (CAS: 8017-16-1)?
Answer
Polyphosphoric acid is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug synthesis, in the production of adhesives and resins, and in the manufacturing of fertilizers and flame retardants. It also finds applications in food processing as an acidulant and in research for catalytic processes and polymer synthesis. Its versatility stems from its strong acidic properties and reactivity.
About
CAS No
8017-16-1
English Name
Polyphosphoric acid
Molecular Formula
H3O9P3
Molecular Weight
239.93699999999995 g/mol
SMILES
OP(=O)(O)O.O1OP2OOP1O2
InChIKey
FVYIVXLIMHNYTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
