Hypophosphorous acid, 50% w/w aq. soln.

CAS: 6303-21-5

Ref. 02-014142

Product Information

• Name: Hypophosphorous acid, 50% w/w aq. soln.
• Synonyms: phosphinic acid, hypophosphorous, hypophosphorous acid, H2PO(OH), hydrophosphorous acid, HPA, Acide phosphinique, Acido Fosfinico, Dihydroxyphosphine, Hydroxyphosphine oxide, Hypophosphorous acid, Phosphine oxide, hydroxy-, Phosphinsaure, Phosphonous acid, Phosphinic acid

Description

Hypophosphorous acid is primarily used for electroless nickel plating. It is involved in the reduction of arenediazonium salts. It acts as an additive in Fischer esterification reactions. Also, it serves as a neutralizing agent, antioxidant, catalyst in polymerization and poly condensation, and wetting agent. Further, it is used in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, discoloration of polymers, water treatment and retrieval of precious or non-ferrous metals. In addition to this, it is used as bleaching agents for plastics, synthetic fibers, decolorizing agent and for color stabilization during the manufacture of chemicals and several plastics. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 66.00
• Formula: H₃O₂P
• Color/Form: Clear colorless to white, Liquid
• InChI key: ACVYVLVWPXVTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N