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Monocalcium phosphate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Monocalcium phosphate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MCP;Monocalcium phosphate;Calcium dihydrogen phosphate |
| Chinese name | 磷酸二氢钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | MCP;磷酸一钙;磷酸二氢钙 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 7758-23-8 |
| EINECS No. | 231-837-1 |
| Molecular formula | Ca(H2PO4)2 |
| Molecular weight | 234.05 |
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Technical indicators
Ca(H2PO4)2 content ≥95.0%; P2O5 content ≥60.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.5%; moisture ≤0.5%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, acidic pH
Application scenarios
Food leavening acid (baking powder), feed additive (phosphorus and calcium), fertilizer, water treatment