13-07717. Potassium Glycerophosphate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1319-69-3
C3H7K2O6P; mol wt 248.25.
C 14.51%, H 2.84%, K 31.50%, O 38.67%, P 12.48%.
K2C3H7PO6.

Derivative

Trihydrate.

Properties

Colorless to slightly yellow, viscous mass. Very sol in water. Alkaline to phenolphthalein. Usually marketed as a 50-75% aq soln of more or less syrupy consistency and colorless to pale yellow.

Therapeutic Category

Tonic.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.