Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (NaH2PO4•xH2O)-Crystalline

Characteristic

 

Monosodium phosphate (MSP), also known as monobasic sodium phosphate and sodium dihydrogen phosphate, is an inorganic compound of sodium with a dihydrogen phosphate (H₂PO₄⁻) anion. One of many sodium phosphates, it is a common industrial chemical. The salt exists in an anhydrous form, as well as mono- and dihydrates.

Chemical formula:NaH₂PO₄•xH₂O

Molar mass: 156 g/mol

Appearance: White powder or crystals

Density :1.915 g/cm³

Melting Point:60 °C

 

Application

 

Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate acts as buffering capacity reagent in molecular biology, biochemistry and chromatography. It is used in the preparation of biological buffers. It is also used in the purification of antibodies, as a laxative and, in combination with other sodium phosphates.