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Calcium chloride hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.9965% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA1068030
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CAS: 22691-02-7 | CaCl2H12O6 | 219.068 g/mol

It is used as a food additive, as an electrolyte, it is used as a buffer in pools, an additive in plastics and in fire extinguishers. It is used as a fabric softener, dust control on roads. Calcium chloride is a soluble compound that can serve as a source of calcium ions in a solution. Calcium plays important roles in many biological processes, including signal transduction, muscle contraction, maintenance of cell membranes and cell wall stability.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 22691-02-7
Molecular Formula CaCl2H12O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 219.068
MDL Number MFCD00149616
InChI Key QHFQAJHNDKBRBO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym calcium chloride hexahydrate, antarcticite, acmc-20alis, calcium hexahydrate dichloride, calcium chloride-water 1/6, calcium chloride hydrate, puratronic, calcium chloride, hydrated, calcium chloride hydrate trace metals basis 1g
PubChem CID 6093252
IUPAC Name calcium;dichloride;hexahydrate
SMILES O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2]

Specifications

Physical Form Crystalline Aggregates
Quantity 250 g
Merck Index 14,1659
Solubility Information Soluble in water (5360mg/ml at 20°C),and alcohol.
Formula Weight 110.99 (Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 99.9965%
Grade Puratronic™
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 1.71 g/mL
Assay (metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material Calcium chloride hydrate
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Hazard Category H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber 607-129-7
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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