Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate (CaHPO4•2H2O)-Powder
Product Description
Characteristic
Dicalcium phosphate is the calcium phosphate with the formula CaHPO4 and its dihydrate. The "di" prefix in the common name arises because the formation of the HPO42– anion involves the removal of two protons from phosphoric acid, H3PO4. It is also known as dibasic calcium phosphate or calcium monohydrogen phosphate.
Chemical formula:CaHPO4•2H2O
Molar mass :172.09 g/mol
Appearance: white powder
Odor: odorless
Density:2.31 g/cm3
Melting point: decomposes
Solubility in water:0.02 g/100 mL
Crystal structure:triclinic
Application
Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical tablets and as a source of calcium and phosphorus in nutritional supplements.