Phytic acid dipotassium salt

SKU: orb1221254

Description

Phytic acid exists 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. It can be used clinically as a complexing agent for removal of traces of heavy metal ions. It acts also as a hypocalcemic agent. Phytic acid is a strong chelator of important minerals such as calcium magnesium iron and zinc. 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).

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 129832-03-7
• MW: 736.22
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₆H₁₆K₂O₂₄P₆
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].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
• Target: Others
• Solubility: Water: 30 mg/mL

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Inositol hexakisphosphate dipotassium salt | Fytic Acid dipotassium salt | Inositol polyphosphate dipotassium salt

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