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P9539

Sigma-Aldrich

Phytic acid calcium salt

≥90%

Synonym(s):

myo-Inositol hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), Inositol hexakisphosphate, Inositol hexaphosphoric acid, InsP6

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H16CaO24P6
CAS Number:
23183-60-0
Molecular Weight:
698.10
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
24899041

Assay

≥90%

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

SMILES string

[Mg++].[Ca++].OP(O)(=O)O[C@@H]1[C@@H](OP(O)(O)=O)[C@@H](OP(O)([O-])=O)[C@@H](OP(O)([O-])=O)[C@H](OP(O)([O-])=O)[C@H]1OP(O)([O-])=O

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phytic acid is present in all eukaryotic cells. In plants, it is known to function as a [PO4]3− storage depot and precursor for other inositol phosphates and pyrophosphates. Its high surface negative charge makes it a potent chelator of divalent and trivalent cations in vitro, and it is most likely associated with Ca2+ or Mg2+ ions in vivo. In yeast, phytic acid acts with the nuclear pore protein Gle1 to regulate the nuclear export of mRNA by coactivating the RNA-dependent ATPase activity of DExD-box protein 5 (Dbp5).

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SLBM3394V
SLBJ8706V
120M53241V
120M53241
120M5324

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