Hypophosphorus Acid

Hypophosphorus Acid
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66.0
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Liquid Colour Colourless Odour Odourless Taste Solubility Miscible with water , alcohol and ether
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility	Combination of Hypophosphorus Acid with oxidizing agents such as nitrates , chlorates or permanganates form explosive mixtures in con concentrated amounts . In dilute solution it is effective antioxidant .
6	Uses	i)                    Hypophosphorus Acid is used as an antioxidant . ii)                   Hypophosphorus Acid were used in tonics earlier . iii)                 It prevents the formation of free iodine in diluted Hcl and hydriodic acid syrup . iv)                 It also prevents the formation of both ferric ions an d molecular iodine in ferrous iodine syrup . v)                  Salts of Hypophosphorus Acid like sodium and ammonium hypophosphite are present as preservatives in certain food and preparations .
7	Side Effect
8	Storage	It is stored in airtight container .