| IUPAC name | dipotassium;hydrogen phosphate |
| canonical smiles | OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+] |
| inchi | InChI=1S/2K.H3O4P/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2 |
| inchi key | ZPWVASYFFYYZEW-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| molecular formula | K2HPO4 |
| synonyms | 7758-11-4Dipotassium hydrogen phosphateDIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATEPotassium phosphate dibasicDipotassium hydrogenphosphate |
| Compound Description | Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate is a potassium salt that is the dipotassium salt of phosphoric acid. It has a role as a buffer. It is a potassium salt and an inorganic phosphate.Dipotassium phosphate is a highly water-soluble salt often used as a fertilizer and food additive as a source of phosphorus and potassium as well as a buffering agent.Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic is the dipotassium form of phosphoric acid, that can be used as an electrolyte replenisher and with radio-protective activity. Upon oral administration, potassium phosphate is able to block the uptake of the radioactive isotope phosphorus P 32 . |
