Calcium chloride dihydrate
SIAL/21102 - tested according to Ph. Eur.
Synonym: Calcii chloridum
CAS Number: 10035-04-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CaCl2 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight: 147.01
EC Number: 233-140-8
MDL Number: MFCD00149613
Linear Formula: CaCl2 · 2H2O
Product Type: Chemical
agency | tested according to Ph. Eur. |
USP/NF | |
InChI | 1S/Ca.2ClH.2H2O/h;2*1H;2* |
InChI key | LLSDKQJKOVVTOJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 176 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | O.O.Cl[Ca]Cl |
solubility | water: soluble 147 g/L at 20 °C |
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. |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 |
Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36 |
Safety Statements | 22-24 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 176 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352300 |