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Dipotassium hydrogenphosphate

Catalog NumberACM7758114

CAS Number7758-11-4

CategoryElectrolytes

Dipotassium hydrogenphosphate
Synonyms
Isolyte;DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE;Mediject P;SEC-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE;DKP
Description
Dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) (also dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphatepotassium phosphate dibasic) is a highly water-soluble salt which is often used as a fertilizer, food additive and buffering agent. It is a common source of phosphorus and potassium.A dipotassium phosphate solution is formed by the stoichiometric reaction of phosphoric acid with two equivalents of potassium hydroxide:H3PO4 + 2 KOH → K2HPO4 + 2 H₂O
IUPAC Name
dipotassium;hydrogen phosphate
Molecular Weight
174.176g/mol
Molecular Formula
HK2O4P
Canonical SMILES
OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/2K.H3O4P/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2
InChI Key
ZPWVASYFFYYZEW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Melting Point
340ºC
Density
2.44 g/cm³
Solubility
Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol;Very sol in water; 100 g dissolves rapidly & completely in 67 g cold water;Slightly sol in alcohol
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Application
Dipotassium hydrogenphosphate serves multiple functions across various industries. Primarily, it works as a stabilizing salt, buffer, and sequestrant, thanks to its mildly alkaline nature with a pH of 9. Its high water solubility (170 g/100 ml at 25°C) makes it effective in improving protein solubility and maintaining pH stability. This compound is widely used in the food industry, acting as a buffer in products like coffee whiteners to prevent feathering and as an emulsifier in certain cheeses. In industrial applications, it is a crucial component in fertilizers, providing essential phosphorus and potassium. In the medical field, it functions as a diuretic or laxative, and in laboratories, it's utilized for preparing buffer solutions and agar plates for bacterial culture. Additionally, dipotassium hydrogenphosphate finds use as a corrosion inhibitor in antifreeze, a nutrient in antibiotic culture medium, and an additive to enhance food quality by improving metal ion complexes, pH, and water retention. It is also employed in water treatment and as a feed phosphorus supplement.
Color/Form
White crystals;Colorless or white granules or powder
Complexity
46.5
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
3
EC Number
231-834-5;231-834-5
Exact Mass
173.888658g/mol
Formal Charge
0
Heavy Atom Count
7
Log P
-0.05220
MeSH Entry Terms
dipotassium hydrogen phosphate;K2HPO4;KD2PO4;potassium acid phosphate;potassium dideuterium phosphate;potassium dihydrogen phosphate;potassium monohydrogen phosphate;potassium phosphate;potassium phosphate (K-H2PO4);potassium phosphate (K-H3PO4(1:2));potassium phosphate (K2-HPO4);potassium phosphate (K3-PO4);potassium phosphate, dibasic;potassium phosphate, monobasic;potassium phosphate, unspecified form
Monoisotopic Mass
173.888658g/mol
Other Experimental
Converted into pyrophosphate by ignition; somewhat hygroscopic;Hygroscopic
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Stability
Stable. Hygroscopic.
Storage Conditions
Store at RT.
UNII
CI71S98N1Z
WGK Germany
3
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