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Octacalcium phosphate (sometimes referred to as OCP) is a calcium phosphate with a formula Ca8H2(PO4)6.5H2O. OCP may be a precursor in creation of the tooth enamel dentine and bones in living organisms.OCP has been shown to be a precursor of hydroxylapatite (HAP) an inorganic biomineral that is very important in bone growth.

IUPAC name
tetracalcium hydrogen phosphate diphosphate

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