Potassium phosphite
Agent Name
Potassium phosphite
CAS Number
13492-26-7
Formula
H3-O3-P.2K
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dipotassium phosphite; Dipotassium phosphonate; Phosphonic acid, dipotassium salt; Phosphonic acid, potassium salt (1:2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphite Compounds
Description
White deliquescent solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Active product registrations for use as fungicide; [NPIRS] Component of potassium phosphite mixture used in fungicides for grapes; [ExPub: EFSA]
Comments
Oxidized slowly in air to the phosphate; [Merck Index]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: