Sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate
Agent Name
Sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate
CAS Number
10049-21-5
Formula
H3-O4-P.H2-O.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate; Monosodium phosphate monohydrate; Sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate; Sodium phosphate monohydrate; Phosphoric acid, monosodium salt, monohydrate; [ChemIDplus] Sodium dihydrogen phosphatemonohydrate; Sodium dihydrogenorthophosphate monohydrate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
White odorless solid; Slightly deliquescent; [Merck Index] White hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in baking powders, boiler water, foods (acidulant and sequestrant), and as a veterinary urinary acidifier; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium phosphate, monobasic."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.