Monopotassium Phosphate (MKP) CAS 7778-77-0

Product name: Monopotassium Phosphate (MKP) Molecular Formula: KH2PO4 Molecular Weight: 136.09 CAS No.: 7778-77-0 Description Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, occurs as colorless crystals or as a white, granular or crystalline powder. It is stable in air. It is freely soluble in water, but is insoluble in alcohol. The pH of a 1:100 aqueous solution is between 4.2 and 4.7. Applications In the food industry, potassium dihydrogen phosphate is used as a leavening agent, a flavoring agent, a fermentation aid, a nutrient enhancer, a yeast food material, and also as a buffering agent and a chelating agent. Specification Appearance Colorless crystals or white, granular or crystalline powder. Identification The solution responds to the tests for potassium and phosphate Loss on drying ≤1.0% Insoluble substances ≤0.2% Arsenic ≤3ppm Lead ≤2ppm Heavy metals ≤20ppm Limit of fluoride ≤10ppm Assay 98.0-100.5% Packing 25kg/ bag or as per requirement. Storage Store in a cool dry place.