Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (DCP) — Pharma Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous (DCP) is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient serving as a tablet diluent, direct compression filler, and calcium/phosphorus nutritional source. It is free-flowing, compatible with most APIs, and widely used in calcium supplement tablets, antacids, and multivitamin formulations.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 7757-93-9 |
| Molecular Formula | CaHPOâ‚„ |
| Molecular Weight | 136.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay (as CaHPO₄) | 98.0–105.0% |
| Loss on Ignition | 6.6–8.5% |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Tablet diluent and direct compression filler
- Calcium and phosphorus nutritional supplement
- Antacid pharmaceutical tablet formulations
- Animal feed calcium-phosphorus supplement
- Dental care (toothpaste mild abrasive)
- Calcium + Vitamin D3 tablet formulations
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy DCP Anhydrous (Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous) in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies DCP Anhydrous (Dicalcium Phosphate, CaHPOâ‚„) in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Used as a tablet diluent and calcium supplement. Call +91 8008002576.
What is the difference between DCP Anhydrous and DCP Dihydrate?
DCP Anhydrous (CaHPO₄) contains no water of crystallisation and has a higher bulk density, making it more suitable for direct compression tablet manufacturing. DCP Dihydrate (CaHPO₄·2H₂O) has better compressibility in wet granulation processes. Anhydrous is preferred for moisture-sensitive APIs.
Is DCP Anhydrous suitable for direct compression tablet manufacturing?
Yes. DCP Anhydrous is one of the most widely used direct compression diluents. It has good flow properties, low hygroscopicity, and is compatible with most APIs including basic, acidic, and neutral drug substances. It works best when combined with a disintegrant (croscarmellose sodium or SSG) and a glidant (Aerosil).
What is the calcium content of DCP Anhydrous?
DCP Anhydrous contains approximately 23.2% calcium by weight. This makes it a valuable source of elemental calcium in calcium supplement tablets. Combined with Vitamin D3, DCP Anhydrous tablets are widely used for bone health supplementation in India.
Can DCP Anhydrous be used in veterinary pharmaceutical formulations?
Yes. DCP Anhydrous is widely used in veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal feed as a calcium and phosphorus mineral supplement. It meets both human pharma (IP/USP) and veterinary nutritional specifications, making it suitable for both markets.