Monocalcium Phosphate
Other Food Additives 2025-03-02
Product name: Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP) is used as a buffer in the food industry; Loosening agent; Noodle improver, nutritional supplement, yeast food, emulsifier, curing agent, antioxidant synergist, stabilizer. For example, as flour, cake, pastry, baking quality improver, friction Chemicalbook meter. Analytical reagents. An acidifier for baking powder and flour. Food and feed additives. Plastic stabilizer. Calcium dihydrogen phosphate is used as fertilizer, glass manufacturing, plastic stabilizer, livestock auxiliary feed, and the amount added to the feed is generally about 1%~2%.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Monocalcium Phosphate |
| Abbreviation | MCP |
| CAS Number | 10031-30-8 |
| Formula | Ca(H2PO4)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granular |
| Solubility | Soluble in acids, slightly soluble in cold water, more soluble in hot water |
| Density | 2.22 g/cm³ |
| Applications | Used as a food additive (e.g., as a leavening agent, calcium fortifier), in pharmaceuticals, and as a raw material in the production of other chemicals |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; may decompose at high temperatures or in the presence of strong acids or bases |
| Safety | Generally recognized as safe for use in food; however, excessive intake should be avoided, and proper handling practices should be observed to prevent eye or skin contact |
Description
Colorless triclinic crystal or white crystalline powder. Easily soluble in hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, slightly soluble in cold water, almost insoluble in ethanol.
Applications
Baking powder and flour acidifier, food and feed state supplement minerals.
Specification
Specification Packing 25kg/ bag or as per requirement. Storage Store in a cool dry place.
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