Solution reagent PE2039.1

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Monopotassium phosphate, chemically known as monopotassium phosphate, is an inorganic compound belonging to the alkali phosphate family. The substance is identified by CAS number 7778-77-0 and has the molecular formula KH₂PO₄.. In scientific literature, it is frequently referred to by its English name, monopotassium phosphate. It generally appears as white hygroscopic crystals, soluble in water, and used as a chemical reagent or raw material in various industrial processes and laboratory applications.
Monopotassium phosphate is widely used as a component of buffer systems, a chemical raw material, and a technical reagent. Pro-Eko Srl supplies this compound within its catalog of chemical reagents and technical products intended for laboratory and industry, with batch traceability management and associated technical documentation.
Chemical Data and Identification :

• Chemical name: monopotassium phosphate
• CAS number: 7778-77-0
• EC number: 231-913-4
• Molecular formula: KH2PO4
• IUPAC name: potassium dihydrogen phosphate
• Synonyms: monopotassium phosphate, potassio fosfato mono, potassium dihydrogen phosphate
• Commercial form: hygroscopic crystals

Chemical-Physical Properties :

• Appearance: hygroscopic crystals
• Color: white
• Assay as P2O5: min. 51,5 %
• pH (1% solution at 20°C): 4.2 – 4.8
• Lead: max. 1.0 ppm

Product Characteristics :
Monopotassium phosphate is an inorganic salt characterized by good water solubility and buffering properties that make it useful in numerous chemical and technical applications.