Product Details
Molecular Formula
Mg3O8P2
Molecular Weight
262.857722
Appearance
White crystals/crystalline powder.
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
White, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder. Can contain 4, 5, or 8 molecules of water of crystallization. Loses all water at 400°C
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable under normal atmospheric conditions.
Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in dilute mineral acids.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Applications
Used as a nutritional supplement, pH regulator, stabilizer, and anticaking agent in foods and pharmaceuticals. Also used as a precipitant and dental abrasive.
SMILES
P(=O)([O-])([O-])[O-].P(=O)([O-])([O-])[O-].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2]
InChI
InChI=1S/3Mg.2H3O4P/c;;;2*1-5(2,3)4/h;;;2*(H3,1,2,3,4)/q3*+2;;/p-6
InChI Key
GVALZJMUIHGIMD-UHFFFAOYSA-H