H3O2P
65.996 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Acid, Phosphinic
CAS6303-21-5EC228-601-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Reducing agent and electroplating baths
Hypophosphorous acid, also known as This compound, is a phosphorus oxyacid that functions as a powerful reducing agent. It is a colorless, low-melting solid soluble in water and organic solvents, primarily used in industrial chemical processes.
Reducing agent in chemical reactionsElectroplating baths
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Safety Reference
Danger
H290May be corrosive to metals
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
phosphinic acid
InChIKey
ACVYVLVWPXVTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O[PH2]=O
Synonyms (6)
- Acid, Phosphinic
- Hydroxyphosphine oxide
- Hypophosphorous acid
- Hypophosphorus acid
- Phosphine oxide, hydroxy-
- Phosphinic Acid