Cat Number: PIE-0185

Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Heptahydrate

CAS Number

7782-85-6

Synonyms

Sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate
Sodium phosphate, dibasic, heptahydrate
Disodium phosphate heptahydrate
UNII-70WT22SF4B

Description

Sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate is widely used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering agent and sequestering agent. Therapeutically, it is used as a mild laxative and to treat hypophosphatemia. It is also used in food, for example, as an emulsifier in processed cheese.

Molecular Weight

268.07

Molecular Formula

H15Na2O11P

EINECS

616-512-8

SMILES

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

Appearance

White odorless Crystals

Storage

Store at RT under inert atmosphere