Dibasic Calcium Phosphate (DCP)
CAS Number: 7757-93-9
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate (DCP) is a widely used inorganic diluent and filler for tablets and capsules, valued for its excellent compressibility and high drug loading capacity. It is chemically inert, non-hygroscopic, and compatible with most APIs. Available in both anhydrous and dihydrate forms to suit various formulation requirements.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White powder or crystalline powder |
| arsenic (ppm) | ≤3 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤20 |
| assay (as CaHPO4, %) | ≥98.0 |
| loss on ignition (%) | 6.5–8.5 |
Applications
- Tablet diluent and filler
- Capsule filler
- Direct compression excipient
- Calcium supplement formulations
- Chewable tablet base
Key Features
- High drug loading capacity
- Non-hygroscopic and chemically inert
- Anhydrous and dihydrate forms available
- USP/NF, EP compliant
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