Phosphotungstic acid hydrate, PurReagent

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  H3[P(W3O10)4]·xH2O
Molecular Weight:  2,880.04 g/mol (anhydrous)
CAS Number: 12501-23-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 25.62 hPa at 25 °C
Water Solubility 200 g/100 g water
M pt. ~95 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H314,H411
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28111990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 3260

Description

Application
Phosphotungstic acid hydrate is widely used in electron microscopy and histology for biological tissue staining in analytical chemistry for the detection and precipitation of proteins and alkaloids and as an acid catalyst in organic synthesis.

Purpose
Phosphotungstic acid hydrate is primarily used as a staining reagent precipitating agent and catalyst in analytical histological and chemical applications.

General Description
Phosphotungstic acid hydrate is a hydrated heteropoly acid composed of phosphorus tungsten oxygen and water molecules appearing as a yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water.