CALCIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
SYNONYMS Monobasic calcium phosphate, monocalcium orthophosphate, monocalcium phosphate, calcium biphosphate, acid calcium phosphate, INS No. 341(i)
DEFINITION Chemical names Calcium dihydrogen phosphate
C.A.S. number Anhydrous: 7758-23-8
Monohydrate: 10031-30-8
Chemical formula Anhydrous: Ca(H2PO4)2
Monohydrate: Ca(H2PO4)2,H2O
Formula weight Anhydrous: 234.05
Monohydrate: 252.07
Assay Anhydrous: Not less than 16.8% and not more than 18.3% of Ca
Monohydrate: Not less than 15.9% and not more than 17.7% of Ca
DESCRIPTION Hygroscopic white crystals or granules, or granular powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffering agent, firming agent, sequestrant, leavening agent, dough
conditioner, texturizer, yeast food, and nutrient
