Sodium Acid pyrophosphate
Molecular Formula: Na₂H₂P₂O₇
Molecular Weight: 221.939
CAS Number: 7758-16-9
EINECS Number: 231-835-0
Customs Code: 28353990
Alias: SAPP
Characteristics:
- White powder or white granules
- Relative density: 1.1
- Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol
- Aqueous solution hydrolyzes into phosphoric acid when heated with dilute inorganic acids
- Hygroscopic, forms a hexahydrate upon absorbing moisture
- Decomposes into sodium metaphosphate when heated above 220°C