Chemical name: Phosphoric Acid

IUPAC name: Phosphoric acid

Formula: H₃PO₄

Appearance: colorless syrup

Uses:

• The dominant use of phosphoric acid is for fertilizers, consuming approximately 90% of production.
• Food-grade phosphoric acid (additive E338) is used to acidify foods and beverages such as various colas and jams, providing a tangy or sour taste.