Monopotassium phosphite
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IUPAC name
Potassium hydrogen phosphonate
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Other names
Potassium dihydrogen phosphite; Mono potassium phosphite; Monopotassium dihydrogen phosphite; Potassium phosphite monobasic
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.116.175 | ||
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Molar mass | 120.085 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | White crystal | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Monopotassium phosphite is used primarily as a water-soluble fertilizer. It can be formed by the reaction of a potassium ion (e.g. from potassium hydroxide) with an equimolar amount of phosphorous acid.
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