Title: Manganese Hypophosphite

CAS Registry Number: 10043-84-2

Molecular Formula: H4MnO4P2

Molecular Weight: 184.91

Percent Composition: H 2.18%, Mn 29.71%, O 34.61%, P 33.50%

Line Formula: Mn(H2PO2)2

 

Derivative Type: Monohydrate

Properties: Pink, odorless, almost tasteless crystals or powder. When heated evolves spontaneously flammable phosphine. One gram dissolves in 6.5 ml water, 6 ml boiling water. Insol in alcohol.