Phosphoric Acid

Preferred Label : Phosphoric Acid;

NCIt synonyms : o-Phosphoric Acid; Orthophosphoric Acid;

NCIt 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.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;

UNII : E4GA8884NN;

InChIKey : NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

CAS number : 7664-38-2;

Chemical formula : H3O4P;

NSC code : 80804;

ChEBI ID : CHEBI:26078;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000655139;

Details

Origin ID

C47670;

UMLS CUI

C0031700;

False automatic mappings
- phosphorous acids [MeSH Descriptor]
- phosphorous acids [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Inorganic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Phosphoric acid (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- orthophosphoric acid [Substance BNPC]
- phosphoric acid [MeSH concept]
- phosphoric acid [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
- phosphoric acid, nos [SNOMED Notion]
Validated automatic mappings to NTBT
- phosphorus acids [MeSH concept]
- phosphorus acids [MeSH Descriptor]
concept_is_in_subset
- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]

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