Durapatite
Agent Name
Durapatite
Alternative Name
Hydroxyapatite
CAS Number
1306-06-5
Formula
Ca5-H-O13-P3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Hydroxyapatite; Alveograf; Apatite, hydroxy; Calcium hydroxyapatite; Calcium hydroxylapatite; Calcium orthophosphate, basic; Calcium phosphate hydroxide; Hydroxylapatite; Hydroxylapatite (Ca5(OH)(PO4)3); Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate; Monite; Ossopan; Pentacalcium monohydroxyorthophosphate; Periograf; Radiesse; Supertite 10; Win 40350; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White suspension; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Naturally occurring mineral in phosphate rocks and in bone; [Merck Index] Used in fertilizers, laser crystals, ion-exchange chromatography (especially for proteins), artificial bone and teeth, and calcium/phosphorus supplement; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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