loading...| Preferred Name |
Phosphoric Acid |
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| Synonyms |
Phosphoric Acid PHOSPHORIC ACID o-Phosphoric Acid Orthophosphoric Acid phosphoric acid |
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| Definitions |
A colorless, odorless phosphorus-containing inorganic acid. Phosphoric acid is a sequestering agent which binds many divalent cations, including Fe++, Cu++, Ca++, and Mg++. Phosphoric acid is used in dentistry and orthodontics as an etching solution, to clean and roughen the surfaces of teeth where dental appliances or fillings will be placed. In addition, phosphoric acid is a constituent in bone and teeth, and plays a role in many metabolic processes. |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C47670 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
An acid that contains phosphorus and is used in medicine and dentistry. It is also used to remove rust. A dilute form of phosphoric acid is used to flavor soft drinks. |
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| CAS_Registry |
7664-38-2 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:26078 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
H3O4P |
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| code |
C47670 |
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| Concept_In_Subset | ||
| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| DEFINITION |
A colorless, odorless phosphorus-containing inorganic acid. Phosphoric acid is a sequestering agent which binds many divalent cations, including Fe++, Cu++, Ca++, and Mg++. Phosphoric acid is used in dentistry and orthodontics as an etching solution, to clean and roughen the surfaces of teeth where dental appliances or fillings will be placed. In addition, phosphoric acid is a constituent in bone and teeth, and plays a role in many metabolic processes. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
E4GA8884NN |
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| FULL_SYN |
Phosphoric Acid PHOSPHORIC ACID o-Phosphoric Acid Orthophosphoric Acid phosphoric acid |
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| label |
Phosphoric Acid |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Phosphoric_Acid |
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| NSC Number |
80804 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Phosphoric Acid |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C47670 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance Inorganic Chemical |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0031700 |
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