Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
Disodium pyrophosphate or sodium acid pyrophosphate is an inorganic compound consisting of sodium cations and pyrophosphate anion. It is a white, water-soluble solid that serves as a buffering and chelating agent, with many applications in the food industry.
- Synonyms
- Diphosphoric Acid Disodium Salt, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Disodium Pyrophosphate, E 450, SAPP, SAPP Food Grade, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Food Grade
- Chemical Formula
- Na2H2P2O7
- CAS Number
- 7758-16-9
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 221.94 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 900.0°C
- Flash Point
- Non-flammable
- Density
- 2.31 g/cc
- Forms
- Crystals (large), Powder (dry), Pellets