Hexasodium tetraphosphate(Cat No.:M004474), also known as sodium hexametaphosphate, is a chemical compound composed of a chain of six phosphate units linked together, with sodium ions balancing the negative charges on the phosphates. This inorganic compound is widely used in industrial and consumer applications, including as a sequestrant, water softener, and detergent builder in cleaning products. It effectively binds calcium and other metal ions, preventing them from interfering with the action of soaps and detergents. Additionally, it is utilized in water treatment, food processing as a preservative and texture enhancer, and in the production of ceramics and glass.
Catalog Number | M004474 |
CAS Number | 7727-67-5 |
Synonyms | HEXASODIUM TETRAPHOSPHATE;SODIUM TETRAPHOSPHATE;SODIUM TETRAPOLYPHOSPHATE;QUADRAFOS;SODIUM TETRAPHOSPHATE 98% |
Molecular Formula | Na6O13P4 |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | -20°C |
IUPAC Name | hexasodium;[oxido-[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl]oxyphosphoryl] phosphate |
InChI | InChI=1S/6Na.H6O13P4/c;;;;;;1-14(2,3)11-16(7,8)13-17(9,10)12-15(4,5)6/h;;;;;;(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H2,1,2,3)(H2,4,5,6)/q6*+1;/p-6 |
InChIKey | TVHALOSDPLTTSR-UHFFFAOYSA-H |
SMILES | [O-]P(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+] |