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Calcium acetate

Calcium acetate

CAS Number: 62-54-4

Molecular Formula: C4H6O4.Ca

Purity: 99.999% Calcium Acetate

Therapeutics: Hyperphosphatemia

About Calcium acetate

Calcium Acetate (CAS No: 62-54-4) currently maintains a robust valuation in the global speciality chemicals market, primarily underpinned by its indispensable role as a high-affinity phosphate binder in treating hyperphosphatemia within the chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient population. Market indicating projected (C...

Synonyms

  • acetic acid, calcium salt
  • acetic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
  • calcium acetate
  • Phoslo
  • Calcium acetate
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Calcium acetate Specifications

CAS Number
62-54-4
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4.Ca
Molecular Weight
160.18
IUPAC Name
calcium;diacetate
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
InChI Key
VSGNNIFQASZAOI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Ca/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
HSN No
29152910
Molecular Weight
160.18
Melting Point (Experimental)
160 °C (decomp)
Density (Experimental)
150 g/cm³
Melting_point
> 160 °C
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
Density
1.50 kg/l
Purity
99.999% Calcium Acetate
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 (11%) & Eye Irrit. 2 (11%)
GHS Hazard Statements
H315 (11%): Causes skin irritation H319 (11%): Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364

Pharmaceutical Industry

A phosphate binder used to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease by reducing phosphate absorption in the gastrointestinal tract

Food Industry

A versatile food additive (E263) that functions as a stabilizer, buffer, firming agent, and mold inhibitor in products like bread, candy, and jams

Water Treatment

A coagulant and precipitant used to remove suspended solids, heavy metals, and dissolved impurities such as sulfates and phosphates from wastewater

Construction Industry

An admixture and accelerator in concrete and cement production that reduces setting time and improves durability and resistance to freezing

Agriculture

A plant nutrient and soil amendment that delivers essential calcium to strengthen cell walls, prevent blossom end rot, and adjust soil pH

Textile Industry

A mordant is used to fix dyes to fabrics, ensuring richer and longer-lasting colours by helping the dye adhere better to the fibres.

  1. acetic acid, calcium salt
  2. acetic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
  3. calcium acetate
  4. Phoslo
  5. Calcium acetate

Calcium acetate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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