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Phosphonoacetic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Phosphonoacetic acid inhibits deoxyribo nucleic acid polymerase, especially in viruses. It is used as an antiviral agent. Further, it is used in the preparation of 1-(dimethylamino)-2,2-bis[(dimethylimmonio)-methyl]ethene diperchlorate by reacting with phosphorus oxychloride.
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Phosphonoacetic acid inhibits deoxyribo nucleic acid polymerase, especially in viruses. It is used as an antiviral agent. Further, it is used in the preparation of 1-(dimethylamino)-2,2-bis[(dimethylimmonio)-methyl]ethene diperchlorate by reacting with phosphorus oxychloride.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 139°C to 146°C |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| Beilstein | 1764355 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 140.04 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Phosphonoacetic acid |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | Skin corrosion/irritation (category 1) |
| Hazard Statement | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 224-558-1 |
| RTECSNumber | AJ3278000 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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