Overview
Used to acidify foods (cola drinks), make fertilizers, and remove rust; the world's third most important industrial acid.
- IUPAC Name
- phosphoric acid
- CAS Number
- 7664-38-2
- PubChem CID
- 1004
- Molecular Formula
- H3PO4
- Molar Mass
- 97.994 g/mol
- State at STP
- liquid
- Appearance
- Colorless viscous liquid or white solid
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H290H314
GHS Pictograms
corrosion
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