Phytic acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
83-86-3
Synonyms
Inositol polyphosphate, Inositol hexakisphosphate
Target
Xanthine Oxidase
Applications
Metabolism
Smiles
C1 (C (C (C (C (C1OP (=O) (O) O) OP (=O) (O) O) OP (=O) (O) O) OP (=O) (O) O) OP (=O) (O) O) OP (=O) (O) O
Molecular Formula
C6H18O24P6
Additionnal Information
Phytic acid (Inositol polyphosphate, Inositol hexakisphosphate) is the principal storage form of phosphorus in many plant tissues, especially bran and seeds. It can act as a cofactor in DNA repair by nonhomologous end-joining. Phytic acid inhibits the enzymatic superoxide source xanthine oxidase (XO), and has antioxidative, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory effects.
Storage Conditions
2 years -80 in solvent
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