Potassium Phosphate Dibasic

K₂HPO₄

IUPAC: Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate

CAS: 7758-11-4

Aperçu

Dipotassium phosphate is a highly soluble salt used as a fertilizer, food additive, and buffer in biological research.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Phosphorus P 1 30,9740
Potassium K 2 39,0980

Composition élémentaire

Usages

  • Fertilizer
  • Food additive
  • Buffer solution
  • Non-dairy creamer ingredient

Le saviez-vous

  • One of the most commonly used buffer components in molecular biology

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
salt
État
solid
Masse molaire
174,18 g/mol
Densité
2,4400 g/cm³
Solubilité
1670 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
173,8887
TPSA
83,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
46,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Phosphate Dibasic?
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic (K₂HPO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Phosphate Dibasic?
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic has a molar mass of 174.18 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Phosphate Dibasic at room temperature?
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Phosphate Dibasic organic or inorganic?
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Phosphate Dibasic?
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic (K₂HPO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K).