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HCID 107909Generated: October 23, 2026

Phosphorous acid

Phosphorous acid 50% aqueous solution · Phosphorou acid · Orthophosphorus acid · AD Orthophosphorus acid · Orthophosphorus acid ISO 9001:2015 REACH

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Phosphorous acid molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.10294-56-1
Molecular formulaH3O3P
Average molar mass81.996 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass81.98198059 g/mol
SMILESOP(O)O
InChIKeyOJMIONKXNSYLSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID107909
ChEBICHEBI:36361
EC No.233-663-1
DTXSIDDTXSID7035511

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP-1.5
Topological polar surface area60.7
Hydrogen bond donors3
Hydrogen bond acceptors3
Rotatable bonds0
Heavy atoms4
Formal charge0
Complexity8
Physical DescriptionLiquidSolid
pKa (acidity coefficient)2.22±0.10(Predicted)
InChIInChI=1S/H3O3P/c1-4(2)3/h1-3H
InChIKeyOJMIONKXNSYLSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESP(O)(O)O
CAS DataBase Reference10294-56-1
FDA UNII35V6A8JW8E
NIST Chemistry ReferenceH3PO3(10294-56-1)
EPA Substance Registry SystemPhosphorous acid (10294-56-1)
GHS pictogramGHS05,GHS07
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH302-H314
GHS precautionary statementsP264-P270-P260-P280-P301+P312-P330-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P363-P304+P340-P310-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501
Hazard symbolsXn,C
Risk statements (R)22-35
Safety statements (S)1/2-26-36/37/39-45
UN transport numberUN 2834
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class8
Packing groupIII

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.3% (2 of 719) of reports.H302 (89.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Regulatory informationChemical: Phosphorous acidPhosphorous acid is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Phosphorous acid are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)Phosphorous acid: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other safety informationIMAP assessments - Phosphorous acid: Environment tier I assessment
Fire hazards· Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Health hazards· TOXIC and/or CORROSIVEinhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death.
DOT ID and guide2834 154
EPA Safer ChemicalChemical: Phosphorous acid
DOT Hazard ClassificationPhosphorous acidUN2834Class 8 Corrosive material (49 eCFR § 173.136)PG III: the degree of danger presented by the material is minor
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (89.3%)Acute toxicity - category 4Self-reactive substances and mixtures - Type GAcute Tox. 4 *
Accidental release measures· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.
First aidGeneral First Aid:
Exposure control and personal protection· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Isolation and EvacuationImmediate precautionary measure
Protective Action Criteria (PAC)3.0 [mg/m3]30 [mg/m3]150 [mg/m3]
Emergency Response Planning GuidelinesSmall Fire
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
UN transport numberUN 2834
Risk statements (R)22-35
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS05,GHS07
Hazard symbolsXn,C
Safety statements (S)1/2-26-36/37/39-45
Hazard class8
Packing groupIII
GHS hazard statementsH302-H314
GHS precautionary statementsP264-P270-P260-P280-P301+P312-P330-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P363-P304+P340-P310-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501

Applications & Uses

Uses

Phosphorous acid is a reducer in chemical reactions and a raw material in the making of phosphorous acid salts. A plant defoliant.