Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (1-Hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic Acid Tetrasodium Salt (CAS: 3794-83-0)?
Answer
(1-Hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic Acid Tetrasodium Salt is used in pharmaceuticals for treating bone diseases such as Paget's disease and osteoporosis. It is also used in the petrochemical industry as a corrosion inhibitor and in the food industry as a preservative. Additionally, it is utilized in research for studying metal ions and in water treatment for its anti-scaling and anti-corrosion properties.
About
CAS No
3794-83-0
English Name
(1-Hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic Acid Tetrasodium Salt
Molecular Formula
C2H4Na4O7P2
Molecular Weight
293.96 g/mol
SMILES
CC(P(=O)([O-])[O-])(P(=O)([O-])[O-])O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
KGACMVNTKHPNKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 23:06
