Phytic acid

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C6H18O24P6 · 660.04 g/mol

inositol hexaphosphate · Acide fytique · Acido fitico · Alkalovert

What is Phytic acid?

The phosphorus store in seeds, grains, and nuts. It binds iron and zinc, which is why soaking and sprouting improve mineral absorption. Found in nuts. from source

CategoryPlant

Chemical familyPhosphates

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1(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

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 890
Wikidata: Q104388221
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
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