CAS 22691-02-7 Calcium chloride hydrate - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Calcium chloride hydrate

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Catalog Number

ACM22691027-3

CAS Number

22691-02-7

Product Name

Calcium chloride hydrate

Structure

Category

Electrolytes

Synonyms

CALCIUM CHLORIDE HYDRATE;Calcium chloride hydrate (99.999+% Ca) PURATREM;CALCIUM CHLORIDE HYDRATE, 99.999%;(99.999% CA) PURATREM;Calciumchloride(CaCl2),hydrate)

IUPAC Name

calcium; dichloride; hydrate

Molecular Weight

128.99

Molecular Formula

H2CaCl2O

Canonical SMILES

O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2]

InChI Key

YMIFCOGYMQTQBP-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Boiling Point

100ºC at 760mmHg

Purity

96%

Application

Calcium chloride hydrate serves multiple purposes due to its properties and versatility. It is a colorless to off-white crystalline solid known for its ability to absorb water, which makes it particularly useful in various applications. In food, it acts as an additive enhancing texture and flavor. As an electrolyte, it's critical in maintaining balance in solutions, which is beneficial for buffering the pH levels in swimming pools. Its role in plastics and fire extinguishers highlights its utility in manufacturing and safety. Additionally, calcium chloride hydrate is employed for dust control on roads and as a fabric softener. Its solubility provides a vital source of calcium ions, which are essential for numerous biological functions, such as signal transduction, muscle contraction, and the maintenance of cell membrane and wall stability.

EC Number

233-140-8

Exact Mass

127.9108

Hazard Statements

Xn: Harmful;

MDL Number

MFCD00149612

Monoisotopic Mass

127.9108

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