Monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Calcii phosphas tribasicus; CAS No 7758-87-4; tricalcii phosphas

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Monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate are calcium salts of phosphoric acid. The white powder is insoluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in water and soluble in dilute mineral acids.

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Calcium phosphates influence the absorption of vitamin D

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Food additive (E 341)

Acidity regulator

Filler for tablets, powder and powder

Required for the production of phosphoric acid

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer