Pirofosfaattien
Pirofosfaattien, also known as pyrophosphates, are a class of inorganic compounds with the general formula M2P2O7, where M is a cation. They are salts or esters of pyrophosphoric acid, which is formed by the condensation of two phosphoric acid molecules. Pyrophosphates are characterized by the presence of a P-O-P linkage, which is a key feature distinguishing them from orthophosphates.
These compounds play diverse roles in both biological and industrial contexts. In living organisms, pyrophosphates are
Industrially, pyrophosphates find applications as food additives, where they function as leavening agents, emulsifiers, and stabilizers.