Phytic acid
AKA “Phytate, (2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate, Inositol 1, 2, 6-hexakisphosphate, RefChem:929237, 83-86-3, Fytic acid, Alkalovert, Inositol hexaphosphate, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Phytic acid
AKA: Phytate, (2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentaphosphonooxycyclohexyl) dihydrogen phosphate, Inositol 1, 2, 6-hexakisphosphate, RefChem:929237, 83-86-3, Fytic acid, Alkalovert, Inositol hexaphosphate, Myo-inositol hexakisphosphate
Acid · Chelating · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Acid
Clean
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Formula
C6H18O24P6
Mol. Weight
660.04
CAS #
83-86-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Brightens uneven skin tone
Antioxidant protection
Traditional Use
Found in plant seeds and grains, phytic acid has been part of traditional diets across Asia and Africa. Its cosmetic use as an antioxidant and chelating agent developed in the late 20th century after scientific validation of its properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR