Potassium phosphate

Dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) (also dipotassium hydrogen orthophosphate; potassium phosphate dibasic) is the inorganic compound with the formula K2HPO4.(H2O)x (x = 0, 3, 6). Together with monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4.(H2O)x) it is often used as a fertilizer, food additive, and buffering agent.

A dipotassium phosphate solution is formed by the stoichiometric reaction of phosphoric acid with two equivalents of potassium hydroxide:

H3PO4 + 2 KOH → K2HPO4 + 2 H2O
By using our website, you agree to the usage of cookies to help us make this website better. Hide this message More on cookies »