Product Overview
Calcium Acetate Powder, Purified
Molecular Formula: C4H6CaO4
CAS Number: 62-54-4
Molecular Weight: 158.17
Synonyms: Calcium Acetate; Brown Acetate; Calcium Diacetate; E 263; Gray Acetate; Lime Acetate; Lime Pyrolignite; PhosLo; Royen; Sanopan
Calcium acetate, a white powder, is a calcium salt derived from acetic acid. It is a moderately water-soluble crystalline source of calcium that decomposes to calcium oxide when heated. It is utilized to investigate the impact of calcium on various biochemical processes, including enzyme activity, protein structure, and cell signaling. Calcium acetate is particularly relevant in the study of calcium-binding proteins, which play crucial roles in cell regulation and signal transduction. Additionally, it can serve as a preservative to inhibit microbial growth.
| TEST | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white solid | White solid |
| Identification (NMR) | Consistent with structure | Complies |
| Identification (13C-NMR) | Consistent with structure | Complies |
| Identification (Mass Spectrometry) | Consistent with structure | Complies |
| Purity | 97% | |
| Calcium | 23.42% by Ion Chromatography | |
| Carbon Content | 28.33% | |
| Hydrogen Content | 4.15% |
Shipping Information
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Storage Information
HYGROSCOPIC: Keep tightly closed.
