Phosphite

Hydrogen Phosphite ion

Hydrogen Phosphite is an ion. Its chemical formula is HPO₃^2-. It contains phosphorus in its +3 oxidation state. Chemical compounds containing the phosphite ion are called phosphites. Phosphites are the salts of phosphorous acid. They are poisonous. They are reducing agents. An example would be sodium phosphite.

Phosphite Media

Tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl)phosphite, a widely used stabilizer in polymers
Autoxidation of a keto steroid with oxygen to the hydroperoxide (not depicted) followed by reduction with triethylphosphite to the alcohol
BiPhePhos is representative diphosphite ligand used in homogeneous catalysis.
Structure of a diethylphosphite.

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