Sodium tetrapyrophosphate

• CAT Number: R071268
• CAS Number: 7722-88-5
• Molecular Formula: Anhydrous: Na4P2O7; Decahydrate: Na4P2O7· 10H2O
• Molecular Weight: 265.9
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: NA4P2O7, DIPHOSPHORIC ACID TETRASODIUM SALT ANHYDROUS
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: tetrasodium;phosphonato phosphate
• InChI: InChI=1S/4Na.H4O7P2/c;;;;1-8(2,3)7-9(4,5)6/h;;;;(H2,1,2,3)(H2,4,5,6)/q4*+1;/p-4
• InChIKey: FQENQNTWSFEDLI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• SMILES: [O-]P(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

Sodium tetrapyrophosphate (CAT: R071268) is a versatile chemical compound used primarily in industrial and food-related applications. Its mode of action includes functioning as a sequestrant and buffering agent. In the food industry, it acts to control pH levels, enhance the stability of processed products, and mitigate the negative effects of metal ions. Sodium tetrapyrophosphate also serves as a water softener in household and cleaning products, improving detergent efficiency.