Tripotassium Phosphate

About Tripotassium Phosphate

Tripotassium Phosphate, an ionic salt is widely used in food industries (acidity regulator, stabilizer) and other chemical industries. It is highly water soluble in nature. It is also used as a preservative in many foods, as it functions like an emulsifier, foaming agent and whipping agent. Tripotassium Phosphate acts as an antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. We offer it in non-toxic form. Melting point of this chemical, which is also known as Potassium phosphate, is 1,380 degree C (2,520 degree F; 1,650 K).

Product Details:

• Product Name : Tripotassium Phosphate
• Chemical Names : Potassium phosphate; 7778-53-2; Tripotassium phosphate; Potassium phosphate tribasic
• IUPAC name : tripotassium;phosphate
• CAS Number : 7778-53-2
• Chemical formula : K₃PO₄
• Molar mass : 212.27 g/mol
• Appearance : White deliquescent powder
• Density : 2.564 g/cm³ (17 degree C)
• Melting point : 1,380 degreeC (2,520 degree F; 1,650 K)
• Solubility in water : 90 g/100 mL (20 degree C)
• Solubility in ethanol : Insoluble