Calcium dihydrogen phosphate is used in the food industry as a leavening agent, i.e., to cause baked goods to rise. Because it is acidic, when combined with an alkali ingredient, commonly sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or potassium bicarbonate, it reacts to produce carbon dioxide and a salt.
- CAS No. : 7758-23-8
- Odor : Not available
- pH : 4 [Acidic.]
- Color : Colorless
- Molecular Weight : 252.07 g/mole
- Specific Gravity : 2.22 (Water = 1)
- Taste : Not available
- Melting Point : Decomposes. (100°C or 212°F
