
Monopotassium Phosphate (MKP) CAS 7778-77-0
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Category:Other Food Additives Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Product name: Monopotassium Phosphate (MKP) Molecular Formula: KH2PO4 Molecular Weight: 136.09 CAS No.: 7778-77-0
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Monopotassium Phosphate |
| Abbreviation | MKP |
| CAS Number | 7778-77-0 |
| Formula | KH2PO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granular |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| Density | 2.338 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 253 ºC (decomposes) |
| Applications | Used as a fertilizer (providing phosphorus and potassium), food additive, and in various industrial applications such as water treatment and detergent production |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; decomposes at high temperatures |
| Safety | Non-toxic and non-flammable; avoid contact with eyes and skin, and ensure proper ventilation during handling |
Description
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, occurs as colorless crystals or as a white, granular or crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is freely soluble in water, but is insoluble in alcohol. The pH of a 1:100 aqueous solution is between 4.2 and 4.7.
Applications
In the food industry, potassium dihydrogen phosphate is used as a leavening agent, a flavoring agent, a fermentation aid, a nutrient enhancer, a yeast food material, and also as a buffering agent and a chelating agent.
Specification
Appearance Colorless crystals or white, granular or crystalline powder. Identification The solution responds to the tests for potassium and phosphate Loss on drying ≤1.0% Insoluble substances ≤0.2% Arsenic ≤3ppm Lead ≤2ppm Heavy metals ≤20ppm Limit of fluoride ≤10ppm Assay 98.0-100.5% Packing 25kg/ bag or as per requirement. Storage Store in a cool dry place.
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