Phytic acid dipotassium
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2025-03-03
Catalog ID92678
CAS NO.129832-03-7
Purity 98%
MDL NumberMFCD00133773
Molecular Formula C6H16K2O24P6
Molecular Weight 736.216
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Name | Phytic Acid Dipotassium Salt (Phytic Acid Potassium) |
| Chemical Formula | C6H16K2O24P6 |
| CAS Number | 129832-03-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 736.22 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | – Appearance: White solid.<br>- Solubility: Soluble in water (10 mM), insoluble in DMSO.<br>- Storage: Powder should be stored at -20°C for 3 years; in solvent at -80°C for 1 year. |
| Mechanism of Action | Phytic acid dipotassium salt is an endogenous metabolite that can inhibit β-secretase 1 (BACE1) with an IC50 value of approximately 0.25 μM. |
| Applications | – Agriculture: Used as a plant nutrient to supplement soil phosphorus.<br>- Industry: Acts as a metal cleaning agent and corrosion inhibitor.<br>- Medicine: Functions as a chelating agent for heavy metal ions and as a hypocalcemic agent.<br>- Research: Used in studying cellular processes involving inositol phosphates. |
| Biological Role | – Acts as a phosphate storage depot in plants.<br>- Regulates nuclear export of mRNA in yeast by coactivating RNA-dependent ATPase activity. |
| Safety | – Generally considered safe for its intended uses.<br>- Store in an inert atmosphere and protect from moisture. |
| Supplier Information | – Available in various packaging sizes (e.g., 50 mg, 100 mg, 1 g, 5 g) for research purposes. |
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