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71496

Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium phosphate monobasic

purum p.a., anhydrous, ≥99.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

Monosodium dihydrogen orthophosphate, Monosodium phosphate, Sodium dihydrogen phosphate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
NaH2PO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
119.98
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
eCl@ss:
38070208
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

grade

anhydrous
purum p.a.

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (T)

form

crystals

pH

4.0-4.5 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H2O)

solubility

water: 0.5 g/10 mL, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤100 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤500 mg/kg

cation traces

Ca: ≤200 mg/kg
Cd: ≤50 mg/kg
Co: ≤50 mg/kg
Cu: ≤50 mg/kg
Fe: ≤50 mg/kg
K: ≤300 mg/kg
Ni: ≤50 mg/kg
Pb: ≤50 mg/kg
Zn: ≤50 mg/kg

application(s)

sample preparation

SMILES string

[Na+].OP(O)([O-])=O

InChI

1S/Na.H3O4P/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q+1;/p-1

InChI key

AJPJDKMHJJGVTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Sodium phosphate monobasic is an effective oral osmotic laxative at minimal concentration. It is used for colonic cleansing before endoscopic examination of colon.

Application

Sodium phosphate monobasic has been used:
  • as an inorganic phosphate source in cell culture media.
  • in preparation of phosphate buffered saline.
  • in preparation of phosphate buffer in glucose assay.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

71496-6X1KG:
71496-250G:
71496-6X250G:
71496-VAR:
71496-1KG:
71496-BULK:


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