Hypophosphorous Acid

Hypophosphorous Acid

Hypophosphorous acid is a monoprotic phosphorus oxyacid and a powerful reducing agent with the molecular formula H3PO2. It is used industrially for electroless nickel plating and has a variety of organic chemistry applications.
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This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.
Hypophosphorous acid is primarily used for electroless nickel plating. It is involved in the reduction of arenediazonium salts. It acts as an additive in Fischer esterification reactions. Also, it serves as a neutralizing agent, antioxidant, catalyst in polymerization and poly condensation, and...