Phytic Acid Synonyms: Phytic acid solution; Inositol Hexaphosphoric Acid; Myo-Inositol hexakis; Cyclohexanehexyl Hexaphosphate; Fytic acid. CAS No.: 83-86-3 Molecular Formula: C6H18O24P6 Molecular Weight: 660.04 Risk Phrases: R20; R21; R22; R36; R37; R38. EC Safety Phrases: S26; S36. Preperties: Its appearance is colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid. It contains 12 acid groups which are able to complex with metals to form white insoluble mineral salts. Its easily soluble in water and 95% ethanol slightly soluble in pure ethanol, almost insoluble in pure ether and hexane. It exists naturally in form of phytin. Applications: In various industries as antioxidant, preservative, stabilizer, developing agent, contrast agent, oral cleansing agent, fermentation promoter, water treatment agent, anti-rust anti-corrosion agent for metals, coating additive, gathering agent for rare earth and precious metals, high molecular solvent, fuel anti-knock agent and chelating agent for removal of metal ions. For example, usages in food processing: Add 0. 02-0. 05% to improve color of canned foods, soft drinks and milk drinks Add 0. 01-0. 05% to shorten fermentation time and improve color and scent Residue allowed in end food products should NMT 0. 02% Specification (HG2683-95, Food Grade): Appearance Colorless or pale yellow viscous liquid Phytic Acid(C6H18O 24 P 6 ) 50%min (or as order) Inorganic Phosphorus(P) 0.02%max Chloride(Cl) 0.02%max Sulfate(SO 4 ) 0.02%max Calcium(Ca) 0.02%max Arsenic(As) 0.0003%max Heavy metals(Pb) 0.003%max Packing: 25kg in polyethene drum(270x270x390), Or as order. Storage: Keep away from light and hot. Capacity: 10MT per month.