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Sigma-Aldrich

Phosphotungstic acid hydrate

99.995% trace metals basis (Purity excludes up to 300 ppm Si)

Synonym(s):

Tungstophosphoric acid

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Linear Formula:
H3[P(W3O10)4] · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
2880.05 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
form:
powder or crystals

Quality Level

Assay

99.995% trace metals basis (Purity excludes up to 300 ppm Si)

form

powder or crystals

technique(s)

blocking: suitable

impurities

≤55.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

~95 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

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InChI

1S/H3O4P.H2O.36O.12W/c1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;/h(H3,1,2,3,4);1H2;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

InChI key

AVFBYUADVDVJQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

The acid selectively blocks dye components from staining the tissue by either binding to it or by acting as a mordant. It may be used a recyclable superacid catalyst for isomerization reaction of cycloalkanes. It may simply be used as an acid catalyst for the following reactions:
  • Prins cyclization reaction
  • dehydration of alcohols
  • hydration of olefins.3
Phosphotungstic acid based membranes may be used for fuel cell applications.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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