Potassium Phosphate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate, 7778-77-0, Potassium phosphate monobasic, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, Monobasic potassium phosphate, Potassium acid phosphate, Phosphoric acid, Monopotassium salt, Monobasic, Monopotassium monophosphate, Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate
Synthetic
Clean
Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate
Solubility Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
Formula
H2KO4P
Mol. Weight
136.09
CAS #
7778-77-0, 16068-46-5
Form
Powder
State
Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; NKRA; Pellets or Large Crystals
Functions
Buffering
Stabilizes pH
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A mineral salt used since the 19th century as a buffer and pH regulator. Traditionally derived from bone ash and later synthesized for use in cosmetics to maintain stable formulation pH.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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