CAS 62-54-4

Calcium acetate

Description:

Calcium acetate, with the CAS number 62-54-4, is a chemical compound composed of calcium and acetic acid. It appears as a white, odorless powder or crystalline solid and is highly soluble in water, making it useful in various applications. The compound is often utilized in the food industry as a food preservative and flavoring agent, as well as in the pharmaceutical sector for its role in calcium supplementation. Calcium acetate serves as a buffering agent in biochemical applications and is also employed in wastewater treatment processes to precipitate heavy metals. Its chemical formula is C4H6CaO4, indicating that it contains two acetate ions for each calcium ion. In terms of safety, calcium acetate is generally recognized as safe when used appropriately, but it should be handled with care to avoid ingestion in large quantities or exposure to dust. Overall, calcium acetate is a versatile compound with significant industrial and health-related applications.

Formula: C₂H₄O₂Ca

InChI: InChI=1S/C2H4O2.Ca/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);

InChI key: InChIKey=HFNUUHLSQPLBQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)(O)=O.[Ca]

Synonyms:

• Acetate, Calcium
• Acetate, Calcium Salt (1:1)
• Acetic Acid Calcium Salt
• Acetic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
• Brown acetate
• Calcium Acetate,Anhydrous
• Calcium Di(Acetate)
• Calcium diacetate
• Calciumacetat
• Calciumdi(acetat)
• Di(Acetato) De Calcio
• Di(acetate) de calcium
• E 263
• Gray acetate
• Lime acetate
• Lime pyrolignite
• PhosLo
• Phosex
• Royen
• Sanopan
• Sorbo-Calcion
• Teltozan

Calcium Acetate

CAS: 62-54-4

Other salts of acetic acid (excluding sodium acetate & cobalt acetates)

Formula: C₄H₆CaO₄

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 158.17 g/mol

Ref: 45-1086334

Acetic acid, calcium salt

CAS: 62-54-4

Formula: C₄H₆CaO₄

Purity: 99.0%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 158.1660

Ref: IN-DA01DO7X

Calcium acetate

CAS: 62-54-4

Calcium acetate

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 158.17g/mol

Ref: 54-IN12880

Calcium acetate hydrate

CAS: 62-54-4

Formula: C₄H₆CaO₄·xH₂O

Purity: 99.0 - 100.5 % (dried basis)

Color and Shape: White crystals or powder

Molecular weight: 158.17 (anhydrous)

Ref: 7W-GE2473

Calcium Acetate

Controlled Product

CAS: 62-54-4

Stability Hygrscopic
Applications Calcium Acetate is a salt of acetic acid (A167640), a common chemical reagent used in a multitude of organic reactions. It is the primary constituent of vinegar, contributing to its distinct taste and odor. It is used in the synthesis of dye-sensitized solar cells.
References Hara, K. et al.: J. Phys. Chem. 109, 15476 (2005); Nakayama, T. et al.: J. Biochem., 46, 1217 (1959);

Formula: C₂H₃O₂·Ca

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 158.17

Ref: TR-C144900