CAS Number:7558‑80‑7 (anhydrous) / 13472‑35‑0 (dihydrate)
Synonyms:Monosodium phosphate; Sodium phosphate monobasic; Sodium dihydrogen phosphate; Sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate
Chemical Formula:NaH₂PO₄ · 2H₂O (dihydrate)
Molecular Weight: 119.98 g/mol (anhydrous); 156.01 g/mol (dihydrate)
Product Introduction
A white crystalline powder or granules, available in mono- and dihydrate forms. It’s a versatile buffer, pH adjuster, and phosphate source used across laboratory, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial settings.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder/crystals (anhydrous or dihydrate) |
| Density | ~2.36 g/cm³ (anhydrous); ~1.915 g/cm³ (dihydrate) |
| Melting Point | ~60 °C (dihydrate); higher for anhydrous |
| Solubility in Water (anhyd.) | ~59.9 g/100 mL @ 0 °C |
| pKₐ (dihydrogen phosphate) | ~6.8–7.2 |
| Purity | ACS/USP/FCC grade available—98–100.5% assay |