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CAS 7789-79-9

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Calcium hypophosphite

Description:
Calcium hypophosphite, with the chemical formula Ca(H2PO2)2, is an inorganic compound characterized by its white crystalline appearance. It is a calcium salt of hypophosphorous acid and is typically found as a dihydrate. This compound is soluble in water, which allows it to be utilized in various applications, including as a reducing agent in chemical reactions and as a source of phosphorus in fertilizers. Calcium hypophosphite exhibits properties such as being non-toxic and relatively stable under normal conditions, although it should be handled with care to avoid inhalation or ingestion. In terms of its chemical behavior, it can participate in redox reactions due to the presence of the hypophosphite ion, which can be oxidized to phosphite or phosphate. Additionally, it has potential uses in the food industry as a food additive and in the production of certain pharmaceuticals. Overall, calcium hypophosphite is a versatile compound with applications across multiple fields, including agriculture and chemistry.
Formula:Ca·2H3O2P
InChI:InChI=1S/Ca.H3O2P/c;1-3-2/h;3H2,(H,1,2)
InChI key:InChIKey=UYLZTMKRBODTEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:[PH2](=O)O.[Ca]
Synonyms:
  • Calcium Phosphinate
  • Calcium dihydrogen hypophosphite
  • Calcium hypophosphite (Ca(H<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>)
  • Calcium phosphinate (Ca(H<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>)
  • Phoslite B 85CX
  • Phoslite IP-C
  • Phosphinic acid, calcium salt
  • Phosphinic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
  • Phosphinolate, 1-Oxo-, Calcium Salt (2:1)
  • Calcium hypophosphite (Ca(H2PO2)2)
  • Calcium phosphinate (Ca(H2PO2)2)
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