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POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE AR

Product code RXSOL-60-6605-296

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN PHTHALATE AR

Description

Potassium hydrogen phthalate, often called simply KHP, is an acidic salt compound. It forms white powder, colorless crystals, a colorless solution, and an ionic solid that is the monopotassium salt of phthalic acid.

Application
Application

Potassium hydrogen phthalate is used as a primary standard for acid- base titrations as well as for calibrating pH meters. It acts as a buffer in pH determination. It finds application as a useful standard for total organic carbon testing.