CAS 563-72-4 Calcium oxalate - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Calcium oxalate

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Catalog Number

ACM563724-1

CAS Number

563-72-4

Product Name

Calcium oxalate

Structure

Category

Electrolytes

Synonyms

Ethanedioic acid,calcium salt

IUPAC Name

Calcium;oxalate

Molecular Weight

128.1

Molecular Formula

CaC2O4;C2CaO4

Canonical SMILES

C(=O)(C(=O)[O-])[O-].[Ca+2]

InChI

InChI=1S/C2H₂O4.Ca/c3-1(4)2(5)6;/h(H,3,4)(H,5,6);/q;+2/p-2

InChI Key

QXDMQSPYEZFLGF-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Purity

99%+

Density

2.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Solubility

Insoluble in water

Appearance

White powder

Application

Calcium oxalate serves as a key component in various applications due to its distinct properties. It is a white precipitate that is insoluble in weak acids but becomes soluble in strong acids. This compound forms through the reaction between a soluble calcium salt solution and an ammonium oxalate solution. With minimal solubility at 18°C, it is primarily recognized for its role in human health, being a major constituent of kidney stones when present in excess in urine. Beyond its biological implications, calcium oxalate is notable in industrial processes, such as in the production of ceramic glazes. The compound, also found in beerstone in brewing containers, exemplifies a versatile material with both biological and industrial significance.

Complexity

60.5

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

209-260-1

Exact Mass

127.9422493

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

Calcium Oxalate;Calcium Oxalate (1:1);Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate;Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate (1:1);Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate;Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate (1:1);Calcium Oxalate Trihydrate;Dihydrate, Calcium Oxalate;Monohydrate, Calcium Oxalate;Oxalate, Calcium;Trihydrate, Calcium Oxalate

Monoisotopic Mass

127.9422493

Rotatable Bond Count

Topological Polar Surface Area

80.3 Å²

UNII

2612HC57YE

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