| Formula / Notation | C4H6CaO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 62-54-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.17 |
| Melting Point | > 160 °C |
| Density | 1.50 kg/l |
| Solubility | 37.4 G IN 100 CC OF WATER @ 0 °C; 29.7 G IN 100 CC OF WATER @ 100 °C; SLIGHTLY SOL IN ALCOHOL |
| Appearance | Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals |
| Also Known As | calcium diacetate; 62-54-4; Calcium diacetate; Acetic acid, calcium salt; Lime acetate; PhosLo; Lime pyrolignite; Acetate of lime; Brown acetate; Gray Acetate of Lime |
| Category | Salts |
What is Calcium acetate?
Calcium acetate is the calcium salt of acetic acid. It is used, commonly as a hydrate, to treat hyperphosphataemia (excess phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease: the calcium ion combines with dietary phosphate to form (insoluble) calcium phosphate, which is excreted in the faeces. It has a role as a chelator. It contains an acetate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: calcium diacetate
Other Names / Synonyms: calcium diacetate; 62-54-4; Calcium diacetate; Acetic acid, calcium salt; Lime acetate; PhosLo; Lime pyrolignite; Acetate of lime; Brown acetate; Gray Acetate of Lime
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | > 160 °C |
| Density | 1.50 kg/l |
| Molecular Weight | 158.17 |
| Solubility | 37.4 G IN 100 CC OF WATER @ 0 °C; 29.7 G IN 100 CC OF WATER @ 100 °C; SLIGHTLY SOL IN ALCOHOL |
| Appearance | Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Calcium acetate is the calcium salt of acetic acid. It is used, commonly as a hydrate, to treat hyperphosphataemia (excess phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease: the calcium ion combines with dietary phosphate to form (insoluble) calcium phosphate, which is excreted in the faeces. It has a role as a chelator. It contains an acetate.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Calcium acetate is: C4H6CaO4