Description

Phytic Acid is a naturally occurring, polyphosphorylated carbohydrate molecule, also known as inositol hexaphosphoric acid. It serves as a powerful chelating agent and antioxidant, valued for its ability to bind minerals and its role in various biochemical processes. This versatile compound is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

Application

• Food & Beverage Additive: Used as a natural preservative, antioxidant, and chelating agent to prevent discoloration and extend shelf-life in beverages, canned seafood, and vegetable products.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for its potential health benefits related to mineral metabolism and antioxidant support.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of specialized pharmaceutical compounds.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Utilized in skincare products for its antioxidant properties and potential benefits in stabilizing formulations.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor in metal treatment processes and as a chelating agent in water treatment and textile industries.
• Laboratory & Research Reagent: Employed in biochemical research for studying enzyme inhibition, mineral bioavailability, and cellular signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phytic Acid
CAS No.	83-86-3
Molecular Formula	C6H18O24P6
Molecular Weight	660.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Inositol Hexaphosphoric Acid; IP6; Myo-Inositol Hexakisphosphate; Phytate; Phytonic Acid; Inositol Polyphosphate; Cyclohexanehexyl Hexakisphosphate
EINECS	201-506-6

Quality Control

Our Phytic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting HPLC assay, heavy metal limits, and microbiological parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 40.0% (as Phytic Acid)
pH (50% solution)	0.5 - 2.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.