Dicalcium Phosphate

Name: Dicalcium Phosphate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004234

About Dicalcium Phosphate

Dicalcium Phosphate (CAS 7789-77-7) is an active pharmaceutical ingredient offered by Vaqora Chemicals in IP/BP/USP grade. Its molecular formula is CaH5O6P and its molecular weight is 172.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is calcium. Hydrogen phosphate. Dihydrate. Alternative names: brushite and Brushite (Ca(HPO4).2H2O).

It is supplied as a white powder or granular. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our vitamins, excipients and other APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Available in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, Dicalcium Phosphate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development
Nutraceutical & excipient use

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dicalcium Phosphate
Catalogue No.	VQ-004234
CAS Number	7789-77-7
IUPAC name	calcium;hydrogen phosphate;dihydrate
Molecular formula	CaH₅O₆P
Molecular weight	172.09 g/mol
Exact mass	171.945
Grade	IP/BP/USP
InChIKey	XAAHAAMILDNBPS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	O.O.OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ca+2]
PubChem CID	104805

Physical properties
Physical form	Granules
Appearance	White powder or granular
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 6
TPSA	85.4 Å²
Synonyms	brushite, Brushite (Ca(HPO4).2H2O), calcium hydrogenphosphate dihydrate, Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, Calcium monohydrogen phosphate dihydrate, Calcium phosphate, dibasic, dihydrate, Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, Calcium phosphate dihydrate, dibasic, Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1), dihydrate, Calcium-hydrogenphosphat-2-wasser, Dibasic calcium phosphate hydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7789-77-7

Calcium hydrogen phosphate, dihydrate, 98%+

CAS: 7789-77-7
Formula: CaH₅O₆P
MW: 172.09 g/mol

VQ-014377

Food Grade

Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate

CAS: 7789-77-7
Formula: CaH₅O₆P
MW: 172.09 g/mol

VQ-018691

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dicalcium Phosphate?

The CAS Registry Number of Dicalcium Phosphate is 7789-77-7. It is also known as brushite, Brushite (Ca(HPO4).2H2O), calcium hydrogenphosphate dihydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dicalcium Phosphate?

Dicalcium Phosphate has the molecular formula CaH5O6P and a molecular weight of 172.09 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dicalcium Phosphate can I order?

We supply Dicalcium Phosphate in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dicalcium Phosphate?

Yes. Every lot of Dicalcium Phosphate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dicalcium Phosphate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dicalcium Phosphate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.