MgHPO43H2O

Magnesium hydrogen phosphate trihydrate is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula MgHPO4 3H2O. It is a salt of magnesium, phosphoric acid, and water. This compound typically appears as a white crystalline solid.

It is one of the hydrated forms of magnesium hydrogen phosphate, with other common forms including the dihydrate (MgHPO4 2H2O) and the anhydrous form (MgHPO4). The trihydrate is less commonly encountered than the dihydrate.

Magnesium hydrogen phosphate trihydrate can be found in some natural mineral deposits, though it is not a widespread mineral. It can also be synthesized in a laboratory by reacting magnesium compounds with phosphate salts under controlled conditions.

In terms of its chemical properties, it is soluble in water, though its solubility can be affected by temperature. It is a relatively stable compound under normal conditions.

Magnesium hydrogen phosphate trihydrate has limited industrial applications compared to other magnesium salts. It may be used in some specialized chemical processes or as a precursor for other magnesium compounds. Its biological significance is generally related to its constituent elements, magnesium and phosphate, which are essential nutrients.