Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate — Pharma & Food Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate is the stable monohydrate form of monosodium phosphate, offering lower hygroscopicity than the anhydrous form. It is used as a buffering agent, acidulant, and sequestrant in pharmaceutical and food applications, preferred in solid dosage form excipient buffers.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 10049-21-5 |
| Molecular Formula | NaH₂PO₄·H₂O |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Pharmaceutical buffer system component
- Food grade acidulant and sequestrant
- Emulsifying salt in processed food products
- Water treatment chemical
- Electrolyte supplement formulations
- Laboratory analytical reagent
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 Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate (NaH₂PO₄·H₂O) in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Used in pharma buffering and food applications. Call +91 8008002576.
Why is Monohydrate preferred over Anhydrous in some formulations?
Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate is less hygroscopic than the anhydrous form and exhibits better flow and handling properties in solid-dose formulations. The monohydrate is the most stable crystalline form at ambient conditions and is generally the standard grade used in tablet and powder formulations.
How is Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate used in electrolyte formulations?
It is a key component in oral electrolyte rehydration solutions (ORS) and electrolyte supplement powders. As a source of sodium and phosphate, it restores electrolyte balance. It is used alongside sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate or citrate in ORS formulations.
What is the phosphorus content of Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate?
Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate (NaH₂PO₄·H₂O, MW 137.99) contains approximately 22.4% phosphorus by weight. In animal feed applications, it is used to supplement dietary phosphorus. In human nutraceuticals, it contributes to daily phosphorus intake recommendations.
Is Monosodium Phosphate Monohydrate compatible with calcium salts in formulations?
Phosphate salts and calcium salts can form insoluble calcium phosphate precipitates in aqueous solutions — a common incompatibility in parenteral formulations. In solid-dose tablet formulations, DCP (dicalcium phosphate) and MSP are commonly used together as they are physically mixed and do not interact in the dry state.