Sodium phosphate, monobasic, dihydrate
Agent Name
Sodium phosphate, monobasic, dihydrate
CAS Number
13472-35-0
Formula
H2-O4-P.Na.2H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Monosodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate; Monosodium phosphate dihydrate; Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate; Sodium phosphate dihydrate; Phosphoric acid, monosodium salt, dihydrate (9CI); [ChemIDplus] Sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate dihydrate; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] White hygroscopic solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in boiler water treatment, food production (dry acidulant and sequestrant), and human and veterinary medicine (urinary acidifier); [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) > 5,008 mg/kg; [RTECS] An eye irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Sodium phosphate, monobasic."
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