Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

                          

• A chemical compound with the formula Na4P2O7 which is a colorless transparent crystalline. It contains the pyrophosphate ion and sodium cation.
• It Occurs in two forms: 1. Crystal form called decahydrate and 2. Anhydrous form.
• Synonyms are TSPP, Sodium pyrophosphate, Sodium Diphosphate, Tetrasodium salt, Phosphotex, Anhydrous Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.
• Functional uses are buffering agent, emulsifying agent and as sequestrant.