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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
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 |
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10210138 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/01/2024 | A12117.22,A12117.14,A12117.09 |
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10241959 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/07/2022 | A12117.22,A12117.14,A12117.09 |
Safety and Handling

- Phosphonoacetic acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Phosphonoacetic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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