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HEXACALCIUM PHYTATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6
formula, see observation
DEF

A free-flowing white powder, slightly soluble in water, used to remove excess metals from wine and vinegars, [as a] source of calcium in pharmaceuticals and nutrition [and as a] source of phytic acid and its salts.

OBS

myo-inositol hexakis(dihydrogenphosphate) hexacalcium salt: The prefix "myo" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6
formula, see observation
OBS

Poudre blanche obtenue à partir des solutions aqueuses dans lesquelles on a fait macérer du maïs. Source d'acide phytique et de calcium; on l'utilise pour préparer des phytates et pour éliminer les ions métalliques excédentaires dans le vinaigre et le vin.

CONT

Trousse de phytate de calcium Tc 99m. Indications. [...] Diagnostic - irrigation du foie et de la rate.

OBS

sel d'hexacalcium de l'hexakis(dihydrogénophosphate) du myo-inositol : le préfixe «myo» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6

Spanish

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