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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium pyrophosphate tetrabasic decahydrate

BioXtra, 99.0-103.0%

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Synonym(s):
Pyrophosphate inorganic, Sodium diphosphate tetrabasic, Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Linear Formula:
Na4P2O7 · 10H2O
CAS Number:
13472-36-1
Molecular Weight:
446.06
EC Number:
231-767-1
MDL number:
MFCD00149200
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
PubChem Substance ID:
24899702
NACRES:
NA.25

product line

BioXtra

Quality Level

200

Assay

99.0-103.0%

form

powder

impurities

≤0.01% Insoluble matter

pH

9.5-10.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L)

solubility

H2O: 0.5 M, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.002%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%

cation traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.0005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.0005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]P([O-])(=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O

InChI

1S/4Na.H4O7P2.10H2O/c;;;;1-8(2,3)7-9(4,5)6;;;;;;;;;;/h;;;;(H2,1,2,3)(H2,4,5,6);10*1H2/q4*+1;;;;;;;;;;;/p-4

InChI key

VZWGHDYJGOMEKT-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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General description

Sodium pyrophosphate tetrabasic decahydrate functions as a sequestering, clarifying, buffering agent and water softener. It is used as an emulsifier, pH buffer and dough conditioner. Sodium pyrophosphate tetrabasic acts as a thickening agent in puddings and tartar control agent in toothpaste.

Application

Sodium pyrophosphate tetrabasic decahydrate has been used:
  • for pyrophosphate hydrolysis and quantification
  • as a component of extraction buffer to homogenize liver
  • as a component of cell lysis buffer for western blotting

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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