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Potassium phosphate monobasic

tested according to Ph. Eur., anhydrous

• Synonym(s): Kalii dihydrogenophosphas, Monopotassium phosphate, Potassium dihydrogen phosphate, prim.-Potassium phosphate
• Linear Formula: KH₂PO₄
• CAS Number: 7778-77-0
• Molecular Weight: 136.09
• EC Number: 231-913-4
• MDL number: MFCD00011401
• UNSPSC Code: 12161700
• PubChem Substance ID: 329758833
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• grade: anhydrous
• Quality Level: 200
• Agency: USP/NF; tested according to Ph. Eur.
• Assay: 98-100.5% dry basis
• form: crystalline
• loss: <2.0% loss on drying
• pKa (25 °C): (1) 2.15, (2) 6.82, (3) 12.38 (phosphoric acid)
• mp: 252.6 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: 208 g/L at 20 °C
• density: 2.338 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [K+].OP(O)([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/K.H3O4P/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q+1;/p-1
• InChI key: GNSKLFRGEWLPPA-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

Potassium phosphate monobasic (KH₂PO₄), also known as monopotassium phosphate(MKP), is a soluble salt. It serves as a source of phosphorus and potassium. KH₂PO₄ is an essential component of potassium phosphate buffer, which is utilized in aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) that are often used in the purification of lipases.

Application

Potassium phosphate monobasic buffer has been used as a component of the mobile phase in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Potassium phosphate monobasic (MKP) is a commonly used buffering agent in biochemical and biological applications. It is used as a component of the buffer system in electrophoresis for the separation of biomolecules.

Features and Benefits

Assured high quality as it is tested according to both USP/NF and Ph. Eur. standards

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - 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