Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous

molecular formula: K2HPO4.3H2O

CAS: 16788-57-1

Appearance:

White crystal

Properties:

Colorless, flake or needle crystal or white particles. Has deliquescence, easy to dissolve in the water (about 1 g in 3 ml water), a weak alkaline aqueous solution, 1% aqueous solution pH of about 9, insoluble in ethanol. The density of 2.33 g/cm3. Generate potassium pyrophosphate K4P2O7 after calcination. Used as analytical reagent, pharmaceutical raw materials, in the food industry as a buffering agent, chelating agent, yeast, emulsifying salt, food antioxidant synergist.

Use:

Buffer in the preparation buffer, antifreezing agent, antimicrobial nutrients in culture medium.

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