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Phytate

Also known as (2,3,4,5,6-pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate, Inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate, Phytic acid

CAS 83-86-3Formula C6H18O24P6Molar mass 660.03 g/molEC 201-506-6
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Phytate chemical structure, C6H18O24P6, CAS 83-86-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
83-86-3
Formula
C6H18O24P6
Molar mass
660.03 g/mol
EC number
201-506-6
HS code
291990
Category
Builders and chelating agents

What is Phytate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Myo-inositol hexakisphosphate is a myo-inositol hexakisphosphate in which each hydroxy group of myo-inositol is monophosphorylated. It has a role as a cofactor, an antineoplastic agent, an iron chelator, a signalling molecule, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a myo-inositol hexakisphosphate(12-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2,3,4,5,6-pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate
CAS number
83-86-3 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 33705-24-7
EC number
201-506-6
Molecular formula
C6H18O24P6
UNII
7IGF0S7R8I
MDL number
MFCD00082309
INCI name
PHYTIC ACID
InChIKey
IMQLKJBTEOYOSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H18O24P6/c7-31(8,9)25-1-2(26-32(10,11)12)4(28-34(16,17)18)6(30-36(22,23)24)5(29-35(19,20)21)3(1)27-33(13,14)15/h1-6H,(H2,7,8,9)(H2,10,11,12)(H2,13,14,15)(H2,16,17,18)(H2,19,20,21)(H2,22,23,24)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1(C(C(C(C(C1OP(=O)(O)O)OP(=O)(O)O)OP(=O)(O)O)OP(=O)(O)O)OP(=O)(O)O)OP(=O)(O)O

Synonyms

  • (2,3,4,5,6-pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate
  • Inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate
  • Phytic acid
  • Fytic acid
  • Alkalovert
  • Inositol hexaphosphate
  • myo-inositol hexakisphosphate
  • myo-Inositol hexaphosphate
  • Acide fytique
  • Acido fitico
  • Alkovert
  • Exfoderm
  • Phytine
  • Acidum fyticum
  • myo-Inosistol hexakisphosphate
  • inositol hexakisphosphate
  • Dermofeel pa-3
  • myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
  • inositolhexaphosphoric acid
  • Inositol hexaphosphoric acid
  • myo-Inositol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
  • InsP6
  • Phytic Acid Potassium Salt
  • 1D-myo-inositol hexakisphosphate
  • myo-inositol hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Show all 37 synonyms
  • inositol-hexaphosphoric acid
  • INOSITOL, HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE), myo-
  • myo-inositol hexaphosphoric acid
  • D-chiro inositol hexakisphosphate
  • myo-Inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate
  • D-myo-Inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate
  • 1D-myo-Inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate
  • Phytic acid (potassium)
  • Phytic Acid (Technical Grade)
  • Saure des phytins
  • (1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexayl hexakis[dihydrogen (phosphate)]
  • rel-(1R,2r,3S,4R,5s,6S)-Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexayl hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
660.03 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
659.8614 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-3.13calc.
Topological polar surface area
400.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
12calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
12calc.
Rotatable bonds
12calc.
Heavy atoms
36calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCCCC1

C1CCCCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Cyclohexane ring system.

24,737 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name PHYTIC ACID(chelating)

Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • antineoplastic agent
  • bacterial metabolite
  • chelator
  • cofactor
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • iron chelator
  • ligand
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • molecular messenger
  • mouse metabolite
  • pharmaceutical
  • prokaryotic metabolite
  • signalling molecule

Functional uses

  • Chelating agent

Cosmetic functions

  • Chelating

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Phytate is traded under.

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%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Phytate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Phytate, based on the data on this page

What is Phytate?

Myo-inositol hexakisphosphate is a myo-inositol hexakisphosphate in which each hydroxy group of myo-inositol is monophosphorylated. It has a role as a cofactor, an antineoplastic agent, an iron chelator, a signalling molecule, a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Phytate?

The CAS registry number of Phytate is 83-86-3. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 33705-24-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Phytate?

The molecular formula of Phytate is C6H18O24P6 and its molar mass is 660.03 g/mol.

What is Phytate used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is Phytate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Phytate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Phytate?

Phytate 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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