Tripotassium phosphate
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Names | |
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IUPAC name
Tripotassium phosphate | |
Other names
Potassium phosphate, tribasic | |
Identifiers | |
7778-53-2 ![]() | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChemSpider | 56408 ![]() |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.006 |
PubChem | 62657 |
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Properties | |
K3PO4 | |
Molar mass | 212.27 g/mol |
Appearance | White deliquescent powder |
Density | 2.564 g/cm3 (17 °C) |
Melting point | 1,380 °C (2,520 °F; 1,650 K) |
90 g/100 mL (20 °C) | |
Solubility in ethanol | Insoluble |
Basicity (pKb) | 1.6 |
Hazards | |
Main hazards | Irritant |
Safety data sheet | MSDS |
R-phrases | R36-R38 |
S-phrases | S26-S36 |
NFPA 704 | |
Flash point | Non-flammable |
Related compounds | |
Other cations |
Trisodium phosphate Triammonium phosphate Tricalcium phosphate |
Related compounds |
Monopotassium phosphate Dipotassium phosphate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Infobox references | |
Tripotassium phosphate is a water-soluble ionic salt which has the chemical formula K3PO4. It is used as a food additive for its properties as an emulsifier, foaming agent, and whipping agent.[1] In combination with fatty acids, it is a potential antimicrobial agent in poultry processing.[2] As a fertilizer, its proportions of N, P2O5, and K2O are 0-33-67.
References
- ↑ "NutritionData Food Additive Identifier". NutritionData.com.
- ↑ Hinton, Arthur; Ingram, Kimberly D. (July 2005). "Microbicidal Activity of Tripotassium Phosphate and Fatty Acids toward Spoilage and Pathogenic Bacteria Associated with Poultry". Journal of Food Protection (7): 1336–1534.
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