Calcium Acetate

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Calcium Acetate Specification

Physical Form
Granules or powder

Ingredients
Calcium and acetic acid components

Application
Food additive pharmaceutical and chemical applications

CAS No
62-54-4

Molecular Weight
158.17 g/mol

Properties
Calcium salt of acetic acid hygroscopic stabilizing agent

Usage
Used as a preservative calcium source and in drug formulations

Grade
Food grade pharmaceutical grade technical grade

Shelf Life
2 years under proper storage conditions

Smell
Odorless

Ph Level
7-9 (1% solution in water)

Poisonous
NO

Melting Point
160C (decomposes)

Density
1.6 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Storage
Store in a cool dry place in tightly sealed containers

Taste
Slightly bitter

Purity
99% minimum

HS Code
29152900

Structural Formula
CH3COO-Ca-OOCCH3

Shape
Irregular crystalline or powder form

Appearance
White powder or granular crystals

Solubility
Soluble in water slightly soluble in ethanol

EINECS No
200-540-9

Molecular Formula
C4H6CaO4

About Calcium Acetate

Offered in white powder form, Calcium Acetate is used as suitable mold suppressing stabilizer and buffering agent. It can also be used as chemical reagent. Its ph value ranges between 6.0 to 9.0.Its water soluble matter content is <0.3%. Its melting point is 160 degree C and its maximum purity level is 100.5%. Boiling point of Calcium Acetate is 117.1 degree C at 760 mm/Hg. This substance is slightly soluble in ethanol and it easily dissolves in water. Standard shelf life is one of its key aspects.

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