Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, 97+%

Description

CAS: 13477-34-4 | CaH8N2O10 | 236.15 g/mol

Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It is utilized in plant cells for culture experiments. It is also used in cooling baths and waste water handling.

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Applications
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It is utilized in plant cells for culture experiments. It is also used in cooling baths and waste water handling.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone.

Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13477-34-4
• Molecular Formula: CaH8N2O10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 236.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00149604
• InChI Key: MWGCGFYACDTFSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, calcium nitrate hydrate, puratronic, acmc-1aekc, calcium nitrate tetra hydrate, ca.2no3.4h2o, ca no3 2.4h2o, calcium tetrahydrate dinitronate, calcium nitrate-water 1/4, calcium tetrahydrate dinitrate, calcium 2+ tetrahydrate dinitronate
• PubChem CID: 16211656
• ChEBI: CHEBI:86159
• IUPAC Name: calcium bis(nitric acid) tetrahydrate
• SMILES: O.[Ca++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Boiling Point: 132°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 43°C to 45°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1454
• Merck Index: 14,1682
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 236.15 (164.09 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.82
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRATE
EINECSNumber	233-332-1
RTECSNumber	EW3000000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only