Phytic acid CAS 83-86-3

Details

Product name:  Phytic acid
CAS:  83-86-3
MF:  C6H18O24P6
MW: 660.04
EINECS: 201-506-6

Specification

Application

The most significant feature of PA is its strong complexation with metal ions and oxidation resistance[1][12], which makes it widely used.

In the food industry

Adding 0.05% to 0.1% phytic acid and sodium phytate to beverages and alcohols can remove the calcium, iron and copper heavy metal elements in beverages and alcohols which can protect the human body.

The preservative prepared with phytic acid sprayed on fruits and vegetables can effectively improve the fresh-keeping period. Proper addition of phytic acid as an antioxidant to vegetable oils or high-oil foods can extend the shelf life by 3 to 5 times.

Adding phytic acid to canned foods can achieve a stable color protection effect. Adding a trace amount of phytic acid to canned fish, shrimp, squid and other aquatic products can prevent the formation of struvite (glass-like ammonium magnesium phosphate crystal).

In the pharmaceutical industry

PA itself is a beneficial nutrient for the human body, which can promote the release of oxygen in oxyhemoglobin, improve the function of red blood cells, and prolong the survival of red blood cells. In addition, phytic acid is hydrolyzed in the human body to produce inositol and phospholipids. The former has anti-aging effects, and the latter is an important component of human cells. Phytic acid can relieve lead poisoning and can be used as a preventive agent for heavy metal poisoning. It can also prevent cancer and heart disease and can inhibit colon cancer and early breast cancer. Phytic acid can bind to iron in the intestine which could reduce the free radical production and inhibit cancer[5][10].

In other industries

PA can complex with metal ions bound to the surface of magnesium alloy to form a conversion coating, which can improve the resistance of magnesium alloy towards corrosion[13].

PA is a heat and light stabilizer, a flame retardant and an antistatic agent. The incorporation of a trace amount of phytic acid in the resin can maintain light and heat stability for a long time, and can effectively prevent self-agglomeration. It can be used as a hydrogen peroxide storage stabilizer as it can prevent the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. It can also be used as an antistatic agent for liquid fuels and fibers, as an anti-explosive additive for aviation gasoline, and as an excellent flame retardant for cotton, polyester, and silk fabrics.