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118.07 g/mol
Food Additive

Potassium metaphosphate

CAS7790-53-6EC232-212-6
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Inorganic Salt
Primary Use
Emulsifier and humectant for foods

Potassium metaphosphate is a salt-like compound used as an emulsifier and humectant in food products. It helps maintain moisture and stabilize mixtures in processed foods.

Humectant for foodsEmulsifier for foods

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Identifiers
InChIKey

OQZCJRJRGMMSGK-UHFFFAOYSA-M

SMILES

[O-]P(=O)=O.[K+]

Synonyms (9)
  • POTASSIUM METAPHOSPHATE (II)
  • Potassium metaphosphate
  • Potassium metaphosphate (NF)
  • monopotassium metaphosphate
  • potassium oxophosphinate