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Phosphonoacetic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12117.09
10 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Phosphonoacetic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12117.09
10 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12117.09
also known as A12117-09
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
4408-78-0
IUPAC Name
2-phosphonoacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C2H5O5P
InChI Key
XUYJLQHKOGNDPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CP(O)(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.0 to ≤102.0%

Description

Phosphonoacetic acid inhibits deoxyribo nucleic acid polymerase, especially in viruses. It is used as an antiviral agent. Further, it is used in the preparation of 1-(dimethylamino)-2,2-bis[(dimethylimmonio)-methyl]ethene diperchlorate by reacting with phosphorus oxychloride.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Phosphonoacetic acid inhibits deoxyribo nucleic acid polymerase, especially in viruses. It is used as an antiviral agent. Further, it is used in the preparation of 1-(dimethylamino)-2,2-bis[(dimethylimmonio)-methyl]ethene diperchlorate by reacting with phosphorus oxychloride.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician