1.0 2016-05-19 03:15:38 UTC 2026-08-26 00:26:12 UTC Phosphonic acid SmallMolecule Phosphonic acid belongs to the non-metal phosphonates, a subclass of non-metal oxoanionic compounds within the inorganic compounds. This homogeneous non-metal compound has the formula H2O3P+ and an average molecular weight of 82.00 g/mol. In industrial settings, phosphonic acid serves several roles and uses, acting as a surfactant (surface active agent), an oxidizing agent, and a corrosion inhibitor. It is also utilized as processing aids not otherwise specified. The compound is found in or released from 16 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, communication cables or conductors, emergency protective devices, and gas filled discharge tubes with solid cathode, among three other sources. In the realm of building and construction, it is found in roofs, ceilings, and tents or canopies. Household cleaning and consumer products containing the compound include soap dispensers, pipe accessories, and other smoking requisites. Additionally, phosphonic acid is present in food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in the preparation of wort and the preparation of malt. H2O3P+ 81.996 80.97415592 13598-36-2 O[P+](=O)O InChI=1S/H3O3P/c1-4(2)3/h4H,(H2,1,2,3) XNQULTQRGBXLIA-UHFFFAOYSA-O Detected and Not Quantified logp -1.6 average_mass 81.996 ChemAxon mono_mass 80.97415592 ChemAxon smiles O[P+](=O)O ChemAxon formula H2O3P+ ChemAxon inchi InChI=1S/H3O3P/c1-4(2)3/h4H,(H2,1,2,3) ChemAxon inchikey XNQULTQRGBXLIA-UHFFFAOYSA-O ChemAxon #<HealthEffect::ActiveRecord_Associations_CollectionProxy:0x00007f726c1a06e0> 3084169