Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate
What is Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate?
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (CAS 13472-35-0), also known as monosodium phosphate (MSP), is an inorganic phosphate salt used as a pH buffer and sequestrant.
Where is Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate used?
- Water treatment: controls scale formation and corrosion
- Boiler and cooling water systems: sequesters calcium and magnesium ions
- Food: buffering and stabilizing agent in processed cheeses, beverages, and meat products
- Pharmaceuticals: buffer systems in parenteral solutions, topical preparations, and oral dosage forms
- Industrial cleaning and surface treatment: chelating agent that prevents metal ion interference
- It buffers and stabilizes processed foods, affecting texture and shelf life.
Commercial specifications
- Pharmaceutical-grade product meets USP, BP, and Ph. Eur. standards
Other Names (Synonyms)
Sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate|Monosodium phosphate dihydrate|Phosphoric acid, monosodium salt, dihydrate|Sodium phosphate dihydrate|Monosodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate|Sodium phosphate (NaH2PO4) dihydrate|Phosphoric acid, sodium salt, hydrate (1:1:2)|MONOSODIUM PHOSPATE DIHYDRATE|MSP