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Calcium chloride dihydrate

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Synonym(s):

Calcii chloridum

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CaCl2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
10035-04-8
Molecular Weight:
147.01
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329752077
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
EC Number:
233-140-8
MDL number:
MFCD00149613
Solubility:
water: soluble 147 g/L at 20 °C
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agency

tested according to Ph. Eur.

mp

176 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 147 g/L at 20 °C

SMILES string

O.O.Cl[Ca]Cl

InChI

1S/Ca.2ClH.2H2O/h;2*1H;2*1H2/q+2;;;;/p-2

InChI key

LLSDKQJKOVVTOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Application

Calcium chloride dihydrate has been used for synthesis of chemical hydrogels based on telechelic Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA). It has also been used for investigating the morphology of polystyrene-based emulsion-templated (PolyHIPE) materials.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Calcium chloride act as precipitants during protein crystallization process. It also enhances the competence of Escherichia coli cells as well as strengthened β-lactoglobulin gels by forming crossbridges.

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GHS07

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Warning

Hazard Codes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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