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Tricalcium phosphate
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Tricalcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid primarily used as a food additive, anti-caking agent, and in dental materials. It is identified by CAS number 7758-87-4 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Tricalcium phosphate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90030061
- CAS Number
- 7758-87-4
- IUPAC Name
- tricalcium diphosphate
- EC Number
- 231-840-8
- Exact Mass
- 309.7946
- SMILES
- [O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2]
- InChIKey
- QORWJWZARLRLPR-UHFFFAOYSA-H
- InChI
- InChI=1S/3Ca.2H3O4P/c;;;2*1-5(2,3)4/h;;;2*(H3,1,2,3,4)/q3*+2;;/p-6
- PubChem CID
- 24456
Synonyms
- Bonarka
- Calcigenol simple
- Calcium orthophosphate
- Calcium phosphate, tribasic
- Calcium tertiary phosphate
- Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (2:3)
- Synthos
- Tertiary calcium phosphate
- Tricalcium diphosphate
- Tricalcium orthophosphate
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White amorphous powder
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 1670 °C
- Density
- 3.14 g/cm³
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Practically insoluble in water; insoluble in ethanol, soluble in dilute hydrochloric and nitric acid
- Refractive Index
- 1.629
Source: PubChem CID 24456 (HSDB, EU Food Improvement Agents)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tricalcium phosphate used for?
Tricalcium phosphate is commonly used as a food additive, an anti-caking agent, and in pharmaceutical applications as a supplement or excipient.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Tricalcium phosphate?
The chemical formula for Tricalcium phosphate is Ca3(PO4)2 and it has a molecular weight of 310.18 g/mol.
How should Tricalcium phosphate be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container to maintain product integrity.
What grade of Tricalcium phosphate is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grades currently available for your requirements.
Can Molekula supply Tricalcium phosphate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Tricalcium phosphate in bulk quantities to meet your industrial or research needs.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.