Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid, is a weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is normally encountered as a colourless syrup of 85% concentration in water. The pure compound is a colourless solid.
Product Specifications
Appearance | Melting Point | Boiling Point | Solubility |
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Colourless syrup | 40–42.4 °C (104.0–108.3 °F; 313.1–315.5 K | 212 °C (414 °F) | Soluble in Ethanol |