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InventoryRef 7999515/10/2010

SODIUM PHYTATE

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

SODIUM PHYTATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 14306-25-3

CAS 14306-25-3PubChem CID 66391

Phytate Persodium

IUPAC name: dodecasodium;(2,3,4,5,6-pentaphosphonatooxycyclohexyl) phosphate

Molecular formula: C6H6Na12O24P6
Molecular weight: 923.82 g/mol
Exact mass: 923.6447044 Da
Topological polar surface area: 435.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 24
Covalent units: 13
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Dodecasodium phytatePhytate persodium [USAN]Sodium fytate (12:1)CCRIS 68493F6PM8J684EINECS 241-253-9Phytate persodium (USAN)Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), dodecasodium salt

16 more reported names

MYO-INOSITOL, 1,2,3,4,5,6-HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE), SODIUM SALT (1:12)RefChem:863066241-253-9Phytic acid sodium salt hydrateSodium phytate hydratePhytic acid, dodecasodium saltC6H6Na12O24P6Phytic Acid Dodecasodium SaltSodiumphytatehydrateInositol hexaphosphate;myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)Sodium rel-(1R,2r,3S,4R,5s,6S)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexayl hexakis(phosphate)UNII-3F6PM8J684nsP6myo-Inositol hexakis(disodium phosphate)Phyticacid,dodecasodiumsaltMSK2460

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL2106435
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID00938091

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 34367-89-0

CAS 34367-89-0PubChem CID 91667962

Snf472

IUPAC name: hexasodium;[2,3,4,5,6-pentakis[[hydroxy(oxido)phosphoryl]oxy]cyclohexyl] hydrogen phosphate

Molecular formula: C6H12Na6O24P6
Molecular weight: 791.93 g/mol
Exact mass: 791.7530389 Da
Topological polar surface area: 418.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 24
Covalent units: 7
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

RefChem:183484Hexasodium phytateUNII-ZBX50UG81VZBX50UG81VMyo-inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), hexasodium saltInositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate) hexasodium salt, myo-D-myo-Inositol-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaphosphate (sodium salt)34367-89-0(Hexasodium phytate)

10 more reported names

Hexasodium fytatePHYTATE HEXASODIUMHEXASODIUM FYTATE [INN]SNF-472sodium cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexayl hexakis(hydrogen phosphate)DA-64130MYO-INOSITOL HEXAPHOSPHATE HEXASODIUMscyllo-inositol,1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogenphosphate),hexasodiumsalt(1R,2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-CYCLOHEXANE-1,2,3,4,5,6-HEXAYL-HEXAKIS(DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE)(1R,2R,3S,4S,5S,6S)-cyclohexane-(1,2,3,4,5,6)-hexaylhexakis(hydrogenphosphate),hexasodiumsalt

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID001021738

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Inventory details for SODIUM PHYTATE

INCI name

SODIUM PHYTATE

Description

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 79995
Imported identity: SODIUM PHYTATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for SODIUM PHYTATE

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Key data

CAS

14306-25-3 / 34367-89-0

238-242-6

Restriction

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Function

CHELATING: Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
ORAL CARE: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#26930 · SODIUM PHYTATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

SODIUM OXALATEANTICORROSIVE, CHELATING

SODIUM PEG-4 PEI-6 PHOSPHONATECHELATING

SODIUM PENTAERYTHRITYL HYDROXYPROPYL IMINODIACETATE DENDRIMERCHELATING, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

SODIUM PHOSPHINATEANTIOXIDANT, CHELATING

SODIUM POLYDIMETHYLGLYCINOPHENOLSULFONATECHELATING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

SODIUM POLYITACONATECHELATING

SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATECHELATING

SODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATEANTICAKING, BUFFERING, CHELATING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How SODIUM PHYTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM PHYTATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

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Frequently asked questions

SODIUM PHYTATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for SODIUM PHYTATE

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