Potassium Phosphate Dibasic

K₂HPO₄

IUPAC: Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate

CAS: 7758-11-4

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Phosphorus P 1 30,9740
Potassium K 2 39,0980

Composição elemental

H
Hydrogen ×1
0,6%
O
Oxygen ×4
36,7%
P
Phosphorus ×1
17,8%
K
Potassium ×2
44,9%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Massa molar
174,18 g/mol
Densidade
2,4400 g/cm³
Solubilidade
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

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CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

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).