Tetra Potassium Pyrophosphate
Potassium tetrapyrophosphate is a whitish-colored powdered solid. It is toxic by ingestion, and/or inhalation. Contact with the substance should be avoided.
- Synonyms
- Diphosphoric Acid Tetrapotassium Salt, E 450, Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate Food Grade, TKPP
- Chemical Formula
- K4P2O7
- CAS Number
- 7320-34-5
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 330.34 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -50.0°C
- Boiling Point
- 230.0°C
- Density
- 1.74 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid, Viscous, Liquid (clear), Colourless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Buffer agent
- Food and Nutrition
- Water treatment
- Emulsifying agent