Phosphoric Acid
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Cite "Phosphoric Acid"
Phosphoric Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/phosphoric-acid/
"Phosphoric Acid." Compound, /compound/phosphoric-acid/.
@misc{phosphoric-acid, title={Phosphoric Acid}, url={/compound/phosphoric-acid/}}
IUPAC: Phosphoric acid
CAS: 7664-38-2
Overview
Phosphoric acid is a weak triprotic acid commonly used in soft drinks and fertilizers. It gives cola beverages their characteristic tangy flavor.
Composition
| Element | Symbol | Atoms | Atomic Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H | 3 | 1.0080 |
| Oxygen | O | 4 | 15.9990 |
| Phosphorus | P | 1 | 30.9740 |
Uses
- • Fertilizer production
- • Soft drink acidulant
- • Rust removal
- • Dental etchant
Fun Facts
- ✦ Phosphoric acid gives Coca-Cola its pH of about 2.5
Safety
- ⚠ Corrosive at high concentrations
Structure
SMILES
OP(=O)(O)O
Properties
- Type
- acid
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 98.00 g/mol
- Density
- 1.8900 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 42.4 °C
- Boiling Point
- 158.0 °C
- Solubility
- Miscible
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 97.9769
- XLogP
- -2.1
- TPSA
- 77.8 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 3
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 4
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 5
- Complexity
- 49.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phosphoric Acid?
Phosphoric Acid (H₃PO₄) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Phosphoric acid.
What is the molecular weight of Phosphoric Acid?
Phosphoric Acid has a molar mass of 98.0 g/mol.
What state is Phosphoric Acid at room temperature?
Phosphoric Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phosphoric Acid organic or inorganic?
Phosphoric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phosphoric Acid?
Phosphoric Acid (H₃PO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).