Calcium Phytate

Calcium phytate (Phytin) is an insoluble phosphorus-containing compound widely present in plant-based foods such as cereals and legumes. Calcium phytate can be found in feces and can alleviate lead poisoning[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[3615-82-5]

Product Name Alternative

Phytin

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H319, H412

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/calcium-phytate.html

Purity

98.0

Solubility

H2O : 8.7 mg/mL (ultrasonic; adjust pH to 2 with HCl)

Smiles

O=P([O-])([O-])O[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](OP([O-])([O-])=O)[C@H]1OP([O-])([O-])=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O)[C@H]([C@H]1OP([O-])([O-])=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O.[Ca+2].[Mg+2].[x].[x]

Precautions

H319, H412

References & Citations

[1]Schlemmer U, Frølich W, Prieto RM, Grases F. Phytate in foods and significance for humans: food sources, intake, processing, bioavailability, protective role and analysis. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2009;53 Suppl 2:S330-S375.|[2]Wise A. Protective action of calcium phytate against acute lead toxicity in mice. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1981 Nov;27 (5) :630-3.|[3]McCanceRA, et al. Phytin in human nutrition. Biochem J. 1935 Dec;29 (12) :2694-9.