Dicalcium phosphate
| Dicalcium phosphate |
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IUPAC name
Calcium hydrogenphosphate
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other names
Calcium monohydrogen phosphate
Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1)
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| Identifiers |
| CAS number |
7757-93-9  Y,
7789-77-7 (dihydrate) |
| PubChem |
104805 |
| Properties |
| Molecular formula |
CaHPO4 |
| Molar mass |
136.06 g/mol |
| Density |
2.929 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water |
0.02 g/100 mL |
| Hazards |
| EU Index |
Not listed |
| Flash point |
Non-flammable |
| Related compounds |
| Other anions |
Calcium pyrophosphate |
| Other cations |
Magnesium phosphate
Monocalcium phosphate
Tricalcium phosphate
Strontium phosphate |
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
| Infobox references |
Dicalcium phosphate, also known as calcium monohydrogen phosphate, is a dibasic calcium phosphate. It is usually found as the dihydrate, with the chemical formula of CaHPO4 • 2H2O, but it can be thermally converted to the anhydrous form. It is practically insoluble in water, with a solubility of 0.02 g per 100 mL at 25 °C. It contains about 23 percent calcium in its anyhydrous form.
Uses
Dicalcium phosphate is mainly used as a dietary supplement in prepared breakfast cereals, dog treats, enriched flour, and noodle products. It is also used as a tableting agent in some pharmaceutical preparations, including some products meant to eliminate body odor. It is used in poultry feed.
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