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Dicalcium Phosphate (E 341(ii))
Dicalcium phosphate for U.S. manufacturers, from vetted producers. FCC / USP grade on request. Download the sample spec sheet, then send us your grade and quantity.
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Key facts
| CAS No. | 7757-93-9 |
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| E-number (EU) | E 341(ii) |
| Synonyms | Dibasic calcium phosphate, Dicalcium orthophosphate |
| Chemical formula | Anhydrous: CaHPO4 Dihydrate: CaHPO4 · 2H2O |
| Molecular weight | 136,06 (anhydrous) 172,09 (dihydrate) |
| Description | White crystals or granules, granular powder or powder |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol |
| Grades | EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 341(ii)) sample spec · FCC / USP available on request for U.S. food/pharma use |
| Origin | Confirmed in every offer; stated per lot on the COA |
| Storage, shelf life, packaging | Per the producer's specification, on request |
What dicalcium phosphate is
Chemical name: Calcium monohydrogen phosphate. Formula Anhydrous: CaHPO4 Dihydrate: CaHPO4 · 2H2O, molecular weight 136,06 (anhydrous) 172,09 (dihydrate). White crystals or granules, granular powder or powder. Sparingly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. (Source: EU Regulation 231/2012, E 341(ii).)
Applications by industry
Agriculture & animal nutrition
Mineral and phosphorus source in feed.
Sample specification
Values from EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 341(ii)), consolidated text of 18.08.2026. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.
| Assay | Dicalcium phosphate, after drying at 200 °C for three hours, contains not less than 98 % and not more than the equivalent of 102 % of CaHPO4 P2O5 content between 50,0 % and 52,5 % on the anhydrous basis |
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| Loss on ignition | Not more than 8,5 % (anhydrous), or 26,5 % (dihydrate) after ignition at 800 °C ± 25 °C for 30 minutes |
| Fluoride | Not more than 50 mg/kg (expressed as fluorine) |
| Arsenic | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| Aluminium | Not more than 100 mg/kg for the anhydrous form and not more than 80 mg/kg for the dihydrated form (only if added to food for infants and young children) Not more than 600 mg/kg for the anhydrous form and not more than 500 mg/kg for the dihydrated form (for all uses except food for infants and young children). This applies until 31 March 2015. Not more than 200 mg/kg for the anhydrous form and the dihydrated form (for all uses except food for infants and young children). This applies from 1 April 2015. |
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Documents and sourcing
Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.
Questions buyers ask
What is dicalcium phosphate used for?
Typical uses by industry. Food & beverage: Calcium source and raising agent. Agriculture & animal nutrition: Mineral and phosphorus source in feed. Suitability for your product and market is confirmed with the producer's specification.
Which grades can McBoeck supply?
Food grade to EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 341(ii)). FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use. Particle size and other grade details follow the producer's specification, on request.
Which documents come with dicalcium phosphate?
Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.
What does the sample spec sheet show?
Limits for assay, loss on ignition, fluoride, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and aluminium, taken from EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the lot COA are available on request.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the grade, quantity and delivery location through the quote form or at [email protected]. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Related phosphates
Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate (DKP)Disodium Phosphate (DSP)Monocalcium PhosphateMonopotassium Phosphate (MKP)All phosphates
Need dicalcium phosphate?
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