Hypophosphorous Acid
(BAN, USAN, rINN)
💊 Chemical information
Acidum Hypophosphorosum; Hipofosforoso, ácido; Phosphinic Acid.
Chemical formula: H3PO2 = 66.0.
CAS — 6303-21-5; 14332-09-3.
Pharmacopoeias.
In USNF.USNF 26
(Hypophosphorous Acid). It contains 30 to 32% of H 3 PO 2 . A colourless or slightly yellow, odourless liquid. Store in airtight containers.💊 Profile
Hypophosphorous acid is used as an antoxidant. Hypophosphates were used in tonics; like the glycerophosphates they are not a suitable source of phosphorus.
💊 Preparations
Proprietary Preparations
Multi-ingredient: UK: Dispello.
Published May 08, 2019.