Molekula
Dicalcium phosphate
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Dicalcium phosphate is a calcium salt used as a nutritional supplement, food additive, and excipient in pharmaceuticals. It is a white, odorless powder with a molecular weight of 136.06 g/mol, and its chemical formula is CaHPO4. It has a CAS number of 7757-93-9 and should be stored at ambient temperatures. The signal word is Warning due to potential irritation. Molekula supplies Dicalcium phosphate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to Off-white powder |
| Grade | USP |
| Loss on Ignition | 24.5 - 26.5% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤ 0.25% |
| Assay | 98.0 - 105% |
| Acid insoluble | ≤ 0.2% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 400ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 10ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Fluoride (F-) | ≤ 100ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Triclinic crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Sparingly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol |
| Refractive Index | 1.5576 |
Source: PubChem CID 24441 (HSDB, EU Food Improvement Agents)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90029172 |
| CAS Number | 7757-93-9 |
| IUPAC Name | calcium hydrogen phosphate |
| EC Number | 231-826-1 |
| Molecular Formula | CaHPO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.06 |
| Exact Mass | 135.9238 |
| SMILES | OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ca+2] |
| InChIKey | FUFJGUQYACFECW-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| InChI | InChI=1S/Ca.H3O4P/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2 |
| PubChem CID | 24441 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28352500 |
| Tariff Code | 2835250000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Biofos
- CALCIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
- Calcium phosphate (1:1)
- Calcium phosphate dibasic
- Dibasic calcium phosphate
- Dicafos AN
- Dicalcium orthophosphate
- Fujicalin S
- Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1)
- secondary Calcium phosphate
Frequently asked questions
What is dicalcium phosphate used for?
Dicalcium phosphate is commonly used as a calcium supplement in animal feed and as a filler or anti-caking agent in pharmaceuticals and food products.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dicalcium phosphate?
The formula is CaHPO4 and the molecular weight is 136.06 g/mol.
How should dicalcium phosphate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of dicalcium phosphate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade dicalcium phosphate.
Can Molekula supply dicalcium phosphate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply dicalcium phosphate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of dicalcium phosphate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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