E341(ii), Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Orthophosphate, Calcium Phosphate Dibasic, Phosphoric Acid Calcium Salt, 7757-93-9 (anhydrous), dibasic calcium monohydrogen powder, 7789-77-7 (dihydrate)

E341(ii), Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Orthophosphate, Calcium Phosphate Dibasic, Phosphoric Acid Calcium Salt, 7757-93-9 (anhydrous), dibasic calcium monohydrogen powder, 7789-77-7 (dihydrate)

Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, also known as Dicalcium Phosphate or Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, is a chemical compound with the formula CaHPO₄. Here are some key points about it:

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Chemical Formula: CaHPO₄

• Molecular Weight: 136.06 g/mol (anhydrous), 172.09 g/mol (dihydrate)

• CAS Number: 7757-93-9 (anhydrous), 7789-77-7 (dihydrate)

• Appearance: White powder

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

Uses

• Food Industry: Used as a food additive and a source of calcium.

• Pharmaceuticals: Used in the production of tablets and as a dietary supplement.

• Toothpaste: Acts as a polishing agent in some toothpaste formulations.

• Animal Feed: Used as a dietary supplement in animal feed.

Other Names

• Calcium Orthophosphate

• Calcium Phosphate Dibasic

• Phosphoric Acid Calcium Salt (1:1)