| Formula / Notation | Ca3O8P2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7758-87-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 310.18 |
| Melting Point | >450 |
| Density | 2 to 3 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | 7.7g/L |
| Appearance | Calcium phosphate is an odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | tricalcium diphosphate; 7758-87-4; TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE; Synthos; Calcium orthophosphate; Tricalcium diphosphate; Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (2:3); Tricalcium orthophosphate; Calcigenol simple; Tertiary calcium phosphate |
| Category | Salts |
What is Calcium phosphate?
Calcium phosphate (Ca3O8P2) is a salt that appears as Calcium phosphate is an odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 310.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tricalcium diphosphate. Melting point: >450.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: tricalcium diphosphate
Other Names / Synonyms: tricalcium diphosphate; 7758-87-4; TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE; Synthos; Calcium orthophosphate; Tricalcium diphosphate; Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (2:3); Tricalcium orthophosphate; Calcigenol simple; Tertiary calcium phosphate
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | >450 |
| Density | 2 to 3 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Molecular Weight | 310.18 |
| Solubility | 7.7g/L |
| Appearance | Calcium phosphate is an odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Calcium phosphate (Ca3O8P2) is a salt that appears as Calcium phosphate is an odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999). It has a molecular weight of 310.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is tricalcium diphosphate. Melting point: >450.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Calcium phosphate is: Ca3O8P2