Monosodium Phosphate

NaH₂PO₄

IUPAC: Sodium dihydrogen phosphate

CAS: 7558-80-7

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Hydrogen	H	2	1,0080
Oxygen	O	4	15,9990
Sodium	Na	1	22,9900
Phosphorus	P	1	30,9740

Composition élémentaire

Hydrogen ×2

1,7%

Oxygen ×4

53,3%

Sodium ×1

19,2%

Phosphorus ×1

25,8%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type: salt
État: solid
Masse molaire: 119,98 g/mol
Densité: 2,0400 g/cm³
Point de fusion: 190,0 °C
Solubilité: 858 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 119,9588
TPSA: 80,6 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 2
H-Bond Acceptors: 4
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 6
Complexity: 61,0

Composés associés

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).