Tricalcium Phosphate

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Tricalcium phosphate

CAS No.: 7758-87-4
Molecular Formula: Ca₃O₈P₂
Molecular Weight: 310.18
EINECS No.: 231-840-8
Content of Ca. 34.0~40.0%

It is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, chemical and other industries.
Its core functions include serving as a food anti-caking agent and calcium fortifier, supplementing calcium and phosphorus, acting as a pharmaceutical excipient, and promoting bone tissue repair.
The specific efficacy and safety shall be analyzed in combination with the application scenario.

Main Functions in the Food Industry
1. Anti-caking Agent and Stabilizer
Tricalcium phosphate is often used as an anti-caking agent in food processing to prevent caking of powdered foods such as milk powder, seasonings and flour.
Its fine particle structure can absorb moisture, maintain a loose texture and extend shelf life.
2. Calcium Nutrient Fortifier
As a food additive (INS 341iii), tricalcium phosphate is used in bread, cereals, beverages and other products to fortify calcium.

It has a calcium content of approximately 38% and low solubility, making it suitable as a sustained-release calcium source.