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Ferrosan

Also known as F 6060 tetrasodium diphosphate, 4,4'-(Cyclohexylidenemethylene)diphenol bis(dihydrogen phosphate) tetrasodium salt, 4-(Cyclohexylidene(4-(phosphonooxy)phenyl)methyl)phenol dihydrogen phosphate, tetrasodium salt

CAS 15480-76-9Formula C19H18Na4O8P2Molar mass 528.25 g/mol
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Ferrosan chemical structure, C19H18Na4O8P2, CAS 15480-76-9
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CAS number
15480-76-9
Formula
C19H18Na4O8P2
Molar mass
528.25 g/mol
HS code
291990
Category
Sulfur and phosphorus compounds

What is Ferrosan?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ferrosan is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H18Na4O8P2 and a molar mass of 528.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 15480-76-9. The IUPAC name is tetrasodium, [4-[cyclohexylidene-(4-phosphonatooxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl] phosphate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
tetrasodium, [4-[cyclohexylidene-(4-phosphonatooxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl] phosphate
CAS number
15480-76-9 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C19H18Na4O8P2
InChIKey
VRCWIALKUSZKMP-UHFFFAOYSA-J
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H22O8P2.4Na/c20-28(21,22)26-17-10-6-15(7-11-17)19(14-4-2-1-3-5-14)16-8-12-18(13-9-16)27-29(23,24)25;;;;/h6-13H,1-5H2,(H2,20,21,22)(H2,23,24,25);;;;/q;4*+1/p-4
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1CCC(=C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)OP(=O)([O-])[O-])C3=CC=C(C=C3)OP(=O)([O-])[O-])CC1.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

Synonyms

  • F 6060 tetrasodium diphosphate
  • 4,4'-(Cyclohexylidenemethylene)diphenol bis(dihydrogen phosphate) tetrasodium salt
  • 4-(Cyclohexylidene(4-(phosphonooxy)phenyl)methyl)phenol dihydrogen phosphate, tetrasodium salt
  • Phenol, 4,4'-(cyclohexylidenemethylene)di-, bis(dihydrogen phosphate) tetrasodium salt
  • Phenol, 4-(cyclohexylidene(4-(phosphonooxy)phenyl)methyl)-, dihydrogen phosphate, tetrasodium salt
  • Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexylidenemethane tetrasodium diphosphate
  • Tetrasodium (cyclohexylidenemethylene)di(4,1-phenylene) bis(phosphate)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
528.25 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
528.0068 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-10.12calc.
Topological polar surface area
144.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
8calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
33calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.26calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
5calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

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Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc(C(=C2CCCCC2)c2ccccc2)cc1

c1ccc(C(=C2CCCCC2)c2ccccc2)cc1

3 rings, 19 atoms, the Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane ring system.

14 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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HS 2919.90Indicative HS code

Phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated…

World exports in 2024
$940M
−0.7% vs 2023, imports $863M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China55.6%
  2. Germany10.6%
  3. Italy6.2%
Top importers
  1. United States15.8%
  2. South Korea10.1%
  3. Germany6.4%
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Frequently asked questions

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What is Ferrosan?

Ferrosan is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H18Na4O8P2 and a molar mass of 528.25 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 15480-76-9. The IUPAC name is tetrasodium, [4-[cyclohexylidene-(4-phosphonatooxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl] phosphate.

What is the CAS number of Ferrosan?

The CAS registry number of Ferrosan is 15480-76-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Ferrosan?

The molecular formula of Ferrosan is C19H18Na4O8P2 and its molar mass is 528.25 g/mol.

Is Ferrosan hazardous?

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What is the HS code of Ferrosan?

Ferrosan is usually classified under HS code 291990 (Phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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