Potassium Phosphate Monobasic (CAS Number: 7778-77-0) is a high-purity, essential chemical reagent widely utilized in laboratory and medical applications. This white or colorless solid is vital for a variety of biochemical processes, making it an indispensable component in research and industrial settings.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Molecular Weight: 136.09 g/mol
- Assay: Minimum 99% KH2PO4
- pH: 4.1 - 4.5 of a 5% solution at 25.0°C
- Insoluble Matter: 0.01% maximum
- Loss on Drying: 0.2% maximum
- Chloride (Cl): 0.001% maximum
- Sulfate (SO4): 0.003% maximum
- Heavy Metals (as Pb): 0.001% maximum
- Iron (Fe): 0.002% maximum
- Sodium (Na): 0.005% maximum
Health and Safety:
Health Rating: 1
Applications:
Potassium Phosphate Monobasic is primarily used in buffer solutions, serving as a critical medium for biochemical and microbiological studies. Its role in providing phosphates is crucial for cellular energy metabolism and growth.