Calcium acetate PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Calcium acetate
Linear Formula:  C4H6CaO4
Molecular Weight:  158.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 62-54-4

Properties

Assay Purity >=85 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.5500
M pt. 160°C
Density 1.509 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29152990
Flash point 160°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is used in medicine to control high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease as a food additive and in chemical processes.

Purpose
Its purpose is to act as a phosphate binder preservative and source of calcium in various industrial and medical applications.

General Description
Calcium acetate is a white odorless crystalline compound with the formula Ca(CHO) highly soluble in water.