Calcium Acetate is a versatile compound used in various industries due to its unique properties. Here's an overview of its product profile in English, including a table for specific details:
Product Name: Calcium Acetate
- IUPAC Name: calcium; diacetate
- Common Names: acetate of lime, calcium ethanoate, lime pyrolignite
- CAS Number: 62-54-4
- EINECS Number: 200-540-9
- Molecular Formula: C4H6CaO4
- Molecular Weight: 158.17 g/mol
Physical Description:
- Appearance: White crystalline solid, can be found as dry powder, pellets, or large crystals.
- Odor: Slight odor of acetic acid.
- Taste: Slightly bitter.
- Color: White to brown or grey crystals with a characteristic odor.
Solubility:
- Water: Very soluble, 37.4 g in 100 cc of water at 0 °C, and 29.7 g at 100 °C.
- Alcohol: Slightly soluble.
Stability and Decomposition:
- Melting Point: 160 °C (decomposition).
- Decomposition: Emits acrid smoke and fumes when heated to decomposition.
Uses:
- Medical: As a phosphate binder in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to reduce serum phosphorus levels.
- Food Industry: As a stabilizer, buffer, and sequestrant in baked goods.
- Other Applications: In the production of resins, printing and dyeing of textiles, and as a concrete admixture.
Safety Information:
- Toxicity: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food and pharmaceuticals, but excessive intake can lead to hypercalcemia.
- Environmental Impact: Not classified as hazardous waste according to RCRA, but proper disposal is recommended.
Production Process:
- Calcium Acetate is produced by reacting acetic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
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