Phosphorous acid

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Product Information

• Name: Phosphorous acid
• Synonyms: Orthophosphorous acid Phosphorus acid Phosphonic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Phosphorous acid is a polycarboxylic acid which is used in the synthesis of ester compounds. It is also used as an ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations and has been shown to be effective in treating inflammatory diseases. Phosphorous acid reacts with fatty acids to form ester compounds, which are used extensively in the production of plastics, detergents, and lubricants. The reaction mechanism is not well understood but it may involve the formation of water vapor and hydrochloric acid. This compound is also able to cross-link proteins by reacting with amino groups on protein molecules. The optical properties of phosphorous acid have been studied extensively and it has been found that its colorless form emits violet light when excited by sunlight or ultraviolet light.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 82 g/mol
• Formula: H₃O₃P
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/H3O3P/c1-4(2)3/h1-3H
• InChI key: InChIKey=OJMIONKXNSYLSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OP(O)O