Monosodium Phosphate

NaH₂PO₄

IUPAC: Sodium dihydrogen phosphate

CAS: 7558-80-7

Übersicht

Monosodium phosphate is a food additive used as an emulsifier, leavening acid, and buffering agent. It is also used in medical enemas.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900
Phosphorus P 1 30,9740

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×2
1,7%
O
Oxygen ×4
53,3%
Na
Sodium ×1
19,2%
P
Phosphorus ×1
25,8%

Verwendung

  • • Food emulsifier
  • • Leavening agent
  • • Buffer solution
  • • Medical enema

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ One of the most commonly used phosphate salts in the food industry

Structure

SMILES

OP(=O)(O)[O-].[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
119,98 g/mol
Dichte
2,0400 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
190,0 °C
Löslichkeit
858 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
119,9588
TPSA
80,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
61,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monosodium Phosphate?
Monosodium Phosphate (NaH₂PO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium dihydrogen phosphate.
What is the molecular weight of Monosodium Phosphate?
Monosodium Phosphate has a molar mass of 119.98 g/mol.
What state is Monosodium Phosphate at room temperature?
Monosodium Phosphate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Monosodium Phosphate organic or inorganic?
Monosodium Phosphate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Monosodium Phosphate?
Monosodium Phosphate (NaH₂PO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Phosphorus (P).