Di Calcium Phosphate

Dicalcium phosphate is the calcium phosphate with the formula CaHPO4 and its dihydrate. The "di" prefix in the common name arises because the formation of the HPO42– anion involves the removal of two protons from phosphoric acid, H3PO4. It is also known as dibasic calcium phosphate or calcium monohydrogen phosphate. Dicalcium phosphate is used as a food additive, it is found in some toothpastes as a polishing agent and is a biomaterial.

Synonyms

dicalcium phosphate-dihydrate, Anhydrous Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous, DCP, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Dicalcium Orthophosphate Anhydrous, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, E 341

Chemical Formula

Ca2H4O6P+

CAS Number

7757-93-9