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Linear Formula:
KH2PO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.09
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
grade
anhydrous
Quality Level
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
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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
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
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