Calcium Magnesium Phytate (Phytin)

Biochemicals / Biochem-Inorganics

4°C

Purified

Phytate is a naturally occurring compound that is found in many plants. It has been used to develop a model system for studying how phosphorylation of the inositol ring affects the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Phytate also has insect-repelling properties and can be used as an alternative to chemical pesticides. Calcium-magnesium phytate is a dietary supplement that contains calcium and magnesium, which are important nutrients for bone health. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclin D2, a protein involved in cell proliferation.

Synonyms:
Inositol hexaphosphate calcium-Mg salt; Phytic acid calcium-Mg salt; Phytin; rel-(1R, 2r, 3S, 4R, 5s, 6S)-Cyclohexane-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-hexayl hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), calcium magnesium salt

CAS Number:
3615-82-5

Molecular Formula:
C6H18O24P6·xCa·yMg

Molecular Weight:
660.04 (anhy free base)

Inositol-hexaphosphate Magnesium:
≥80%

Appearance:
White to off-white crystalline powder

Loss on Drying:
≤8%

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt