Sodium aluminium phosphate

Sodium aluminium phosphate
Names
Other names
  • E541
  • aluminium sodium salt
Identifiers
CAS Number
  • 10305-76-7 ☒N
Abbreviations SALP, SAlP
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EC Number
  • 232-090-4
E number E541 (acidity regulators, ...)
PubChem CID
  • 3032541
UNII
  • 7N091Y877O ☒N
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
  • DTXSID8047478 Edit this at Wikidata
Properties
Chemical formula
 NaH14Al3(PO4)8·4H2O
Molar mass 144.943 g/mol
Appearance white powder
Odor odorless
Solubility in water
 insoluble
Solubility soluble in HCl
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
Chemical compound

Sodium aluminium phosphate (SAlP) describes the inorganic compounds consisting of sodium salts of aluminium phosphates. The most common SAlP has the formulas NaH14Al3(PO4)8·4H2O and Na3H15Al2(PO4)8.[1] These materials are prepared by combining alumina, phosphoric acid, and sodium hydroxide.[2]

In addition to the usual hydrate, an anhydrous SAlP is also known, Na3H15Al2(PO4)8 (CAS#10279-59-1), referred to as 8:2:3, reflecting the ratio of phosphate to aluminium to sodium. Additionally an SAlP of ill-defined stoichiometry is used (NaxAly(PO4)z (CAS# 7785-88-8).[3]

The acidic sodium aluminium phosphates are used as acids for baking powders for the chemical leavening of baked goods.[4] Upon heating, SAlP combines with the baking soda to give carbon dioxide. Most of its action occurs at baking temperatures, rather than when the dough or batter is mixed at room temperature. SAlPs are advantageous because they impart a neutral flavor.

As a food additive, it has the E number E541.[5][6] Basic sodium aluminium phosphates are also known, e.g., Na15Al3(PO4)8. These species are useful in cheese making.[2]

References

  1. ^ Klaus Schrödter, Gerhard Bettermann, Thomas Staffel, Friedrich Wahl, Thomas Klein, Thomas Hofmann "Phosphoric Acid and Phosphates" in Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry 2008, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a19_465.pub3
  2. ^ a b "Phosphoric Acids and Phosphates" David R. Gard, 2005, Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/0471238961.1608151907011804.a01.pub2
  3. ^ Lampila, Lucina E. (2013). "Applications and functions of food-grade phosphates". Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 1301 (1): 37–44. Bibcode:2013NYASA1301...37L. doi:10.1111/nyas.12230. PMID 24033359.
  4. ^ "Sodium Aluminium Phosphate (SALP) | Baking Ingredients". BAKERpedia. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  5. ^ Brooks, David W. "Leavening Agents". Teaching and Research Web Site. University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  6. ^ "E541 : Sodium aluminum phosphate". Food-Info. Wageningen University. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
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H3PO4
[HPO4]2−
[H2PO4]− 		He
Li3PO4 Be BPO4
+BO3 		C (NH4)3PO4
(NH4)2HPO4
NH4H2PO4
-N 		O +F Ne
Na3PO4
Na2HPO4
NaH2PO4 		Mg3(PO4)2 AlPO4 Si P +SO4
-S 		Cl Ar
K3PO4
K2HPO4
KH2PO4 		Ca3(PO4)2 ScPO4 Ti VPO4 CrPO4 Mn3(PO4)2
MnPO4 		Fe3(PO4)2
FePO4 		Co3(PO4)2 Ni3(PO4)2 Cu3(PO4)2 Zn3(PO4)2 GaPO4 Ge As -Se Br Kr
Rb3PO4 Sr3(PO4)2 YPO4 Zr3(PO4)4 Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag3PO4 Cd3(PO4)2 InPO4 Sn SbPO4
-SbO4 		Te I Xe
Cs3PO4 Ba3(PO4)2 * LuPO4 Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt AuPO4 Hg Tl3PO4 Pb3(PO4)2 BiPO4 Po At Rn
Fr Ra ** Lr Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn Nh Fl Mc Lv Ts Og
 
* LaPO4 CePO4 PrPO4 NdPO4 PmPO4 SmPO4 EuPO4 GdPO4 TbPO4 DyPO4 HoPO4 ErPO4 TmPO4 YbPO4
** AcPO4 Th3(PO4)4 Pa U(PO4)2 Np PuPO4 AmPO4 CmPO4 Bk Cf Es Fm Md No