Sodium metaphosphate

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  • CAT Number: M123289
  • CAS Number: 10124-56-8
  • Molecular Formula: 6Na.O18P6
  • Molecular Weight: 611.77
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Sodium metaphosphate(Cat No.:M123289), is a chemical compound that belongs to a class of inorganic phosphates. It is commonly used in the food industry as a sequestrant and pH regulator. Sodium metaphosphate helps control the pH of food products, preventing undesirable changes in acidity or alkalinity. It also functions as a chelating agent, binding with metal ions to improve the stability and quality of food products. Additionally, it is used in certain cleaning products and detergents for its ability to soften water and aid in the removal of mineral deposits and stains.


Catalog Number M123289
CAS Number 10124-56-8
Molecular Formula 6Na.O18P6
Purity ≥95%
Storage 2-8°C
IUPAC Name hexasodium;2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaoxido-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaoxa-2λ5,4λ5,6λ5,8λ5,10λ5,12λ5-hexaphosphacyclododecane 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaoxide
InChI InChI=1S/6Na.H6O18P6/c;;;;;;1-19(2)13-20(3,4)15-22(7,8)17-24(11,12)18-23(9,10)16-21(5,6)14-19/h;;;;;;(H,1,2)(H,3,4)(H,5,6)(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/q6*+1;/p-6
InChIKey GCLGEJMYGQKIIW-UHFFFAOYSA-H
SMILES [O-]P1(=O)OP(=O)(OP(=O)(OP(=O)(OP(=O)(OP(=O)(O1)[O-])[O-])[O-])[O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

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