Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate INS No. 342(ii)

Prepared at the 26th JECFA (1982), published in FNP 25 (1982) and FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th JECFA
(2002). A group MTDI of 70 mg/kg bw, as phosphorus from all food sources, was established at the 26th JECFA (1982)

SYNONYMS Dibasic ammonium phosphate, diammonium phosphate; INS No. 342(ii)
DEFINITION
Chemical names Diammonium hydrogen phosphate, diammonium hydrogen tetraoxophosphate, diammonium hydrogen orthophosphate
C.A.S. number 7783-54-0
Chemical formula (NH4)2HPO4
Formula weight 132.06
Assay Not less than 96.0% and not more than 102.0%
DESCRIPTION White crystals or crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Acidity regulator, dough conditioner, raising agent, yeast food