Fluorapatite (Ca5F(PO4)3)

• CAT Number: M050223
• CAS Number: 1306-05-4
• Molecular Formula: Ca5FO12P3
• Molecular Weight: 504.298
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Apatite; Phosphate rock
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: pentacalcium;fluoride;triphosphate
• InChI: InChI=1S/5Ca.FH.3H3O4P/c;;;;;;3*1-5(2,3)4/h;;;;;1H;3*(H3,1,2,3,4)/q5*+2;;;;/p-10
• InChIKey: VSIIXMUUUJUKCM-UHFFFAOYSA-D
• SMILES: [O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-].[F-].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2]

Fluorapatite (Ca5F(PO4)3 (Cat.No: M050223) is a mineral form of calcium phosphate. It is a significant component of teeth and bones, providing strength and stability. Due to its biocompatibility, it finds applications in dentistry, including dental implants and restorative materials. Fluorapatite is also used in materials science and various industrial processes.

Reference

1.McCann, H.G. The solubility of fluorapatite and its relationship to that of calcium fluoride. Archives of Oral Biology. 1986,13, (8), 987-1001.