Cat Number: PIE-0304

Calcium acetate

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CAS Number

62-54-4

Synonyms

Calcium diacetate
Acetic acid, calcium salt
Lime acetate

Description

Calcium Acetate is a calcium salt of acetic acid. Calcium is a mineral essential for many cellular functions including nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, cardiac function, bone formation, and capillary and cell membrane permeability. Calcium acetate is administered orally to prevent or treat calcium deficiency and to treat hyperphosphatemia due to its phosphate-binding properties.

Molecular Weight

158.17

Molecular Formula

C4H6O4.Ca

SMILES

CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

EINECS

200-540-9

Appearance

Dry Powder;

Density, g/cm3

1.5