Sodium metaphosphate

CAS: 50813-16-6

Ref. 3D-FS178534

Product Information

• Name: Sodium metaphosphate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Sodium metaphosphate is a chemical that inhibits the growth of microorganisms. It is used in food preparation as an additive, and in vitro as a preservative for cell culture media. Sodium metaphosphate has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi at concentrations as low as 0.2%. This drug also has anti-oxidant properties. The inhibitory dose for sodium metaphosphate is dependent on the type of organism being tested. For example, the inhibitory dose for Escherichia coli is about 1% while that for Candida albicans is about 2%.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 101.96 g/mol
• Formula: NaO₃P
• Purity: Min. 95%