Phosphonoacetic acid
Agent Name
Phosphonoacetic acid
CAS Number
4408-78-0
Formula
C2-H5-O5-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carboxymethanephosphonic acid; Fosfonet; PPA; Phosphonacetic acid; Acetic acid, phosphono-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Organic Acids
Description
White crystalline powder; Odorless and hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"A simple organophosphorus compound that inhibits DNA polymerase, especially in viruses and is used as an antiviral agent." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.67E-07 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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