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Send EmailDipotassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate, Dipotassium Monophosphate, 7758-11-4
Molecular Formula (Dipotassium Phosphate): K2HPO4
Molecular Weight: 174.176 g/mol
Chemical Name: Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate
CAS Number: 7758-11-4
It is the Dipotassium salt of Phosphoric Acid. It is a potassium salt and an inorganic compound. It is formed by the bonding of 1 hydrogen atom to the phosphate group. It is usually confused with Mono Potassium Phosphate (MKP). 2 Potassium elements are bonded in this compound.
It has the least usage rate among potassium phosphate compounds in the chemical industry.
Other Names:
Bipotassium Phosphate
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic
Phosphoric Acid Potassium Salt
Hydrogen Bipotassium Phosphate
Dipotassium Monophosphate
7758-11-4
Physical and Chemical Properties:
It is in dry powder form in physical appearance. It has hygroscopic properties. Therefore, it melts with moisture.
It decomposes with temperature.
It has good solubility in water. It is insoluble in ethyl alcohol.
The pH of its 1% solution is between 8.7-9.4.
Dipotassium Phosphate Usage Areas:
It is used as a chelating agent and buffering agent in the food sector. It is also used as a synergistic antioxidant in food applications.
It is used as a buffering agent and pH regulator in the production of many drugs.
It is used as an emulsifying agent and pH balancer in skin creams and lotions, and in cosmetic products.
It is used in the following purification systems to control water pH.
It is a chemical suitable for adjusting and maintaining the pH of cosmetic products.
It is used as a buffering agent in coffee creamers.
It is used as a source of potassium and phosphorus in agriculture and as a fertilizer.
It is used in the manufacture of automotive products.
