Dipotassium Phosphate (CAS 7758-11-4)

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Dipotassium Phosphate (CAS 7758-11-4)

Dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) (also dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate; potassium phosphate dibasic) is the inorganic compound with the formula K2HPO4.(H2O)x (x = 0, 3, 6). Together with monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4.(H2O)x), it is often used as a fertilizer, food additive, and buffering agent. It is a white or colorless solid that is soluble in water.

As a food additive, dipotassium phosphate is used in imitation dairy creamers, dry powder beverages, mineral supplements, and starter cultures. It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer and texturizer; it also is a buffering agent, and chelating agent especially for the calcium in milk products.

As a food additive, dipotassium phosphate is categorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration as generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

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Industries: Food industry
CAS number: 7758-11-4
WE number: 231-834-5
Chemical formula: HK2O4P
Molar mass: 174,2 g/mol
Customs tariff code: 28352400

Other physical properties
pH: 9,0 (10 g/l H2O w 20°C)
Solubility in water: 1300 g/l

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