SYNONYMS Dibasic calcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, INS No. 341 (ii)
DEFINITION Chemical names Calcium monohydrogen phosphate, calcium hydrogen orthophosphate,
secondary calcium phosphate
C.A.S. number 7757-93-9
Chemical formula Anhydrous: CaHPO4
Dihydrate: CaHPO4 · 2H2O
Formula weight Anhydrous: 136.06
Dihydrate: 172.09
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than the equivalent of 102.0% after drying
DESCRIPTION White crystals or granules, granular powder or powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Dough conditioner, yeast food
