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Zhishang Bio Calcium acetate CAS 62-54-4

CAS:62-54-4 | C4H6CaO4 |MW:158.17 | EINECS NO:200-540-9

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Calcium acetate
Calcium acetate
Calcium acetate

Describe

Calcium acetate is a white crystalline or crystalline powder, odorless, with an acetic acid odor. It is easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. It is highly hygroscopic. When heated to 160℃, it decomposes into acetone and calcium carbonate


Preparation method of calcium acetate
It is produced through the reaction of calcium carbonate with acetic acid, and can be manufactured using shells as raw materials through the following steps:
Cleaning, crushing, and calcining to produce lime milk
The finished product is obtained through neutralization, filtration, concentration, and drying
Calcium acetate can also be directly prepared by reacting calcium carbonate with acetic acid
Calcium acetate is a crucial ingredient in shell production and serves as a natural product offering health benefits such as alleviating indigestion and improving breathing.

Calcium acetate helps alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid.

Meanwhile, calcium acetate can also alleviate symptoms of coughing and sneezing, helping to improve respiratory problems.


The uses of calcium acetate
Calcium acetate serves as a mold inhibitor, stabilizer, buffer, and flavor enhancer. It is used for calcium fortification in food and has a better absorption effect than inorganic calcium. Additionally, it can be used in infant and young children’s food, with a usage level of 3.0 to 6.0 g/kg (calculated as elemental calcium), and can also be used in cereals and their products, at a ratio of 1.6 to 3.2 g/kg.
Calcium acetate is an acetate salt of calcium, presenting as white to brown or gray crystals with a distinctive odor.

The common name for Calcium acetate is calcium acetate. Anhydrous Calcium acetate has excellent moisture absorption properties, so common Calcium acetate exists in the form of monohydrate (Ca(CH3COO)2·H2O). If alcohol is added to a saturated Calcium acetate solution, a semi-solid, flammable colloid will be formed, resembling certain canned fuel products, such as Sterno. “California snowball” is actually a mixture of Calcium acetate and ethanol. The resulting colloid is white and piles up like a snowball.

When the temperature exceeds 160°C, calcium acetate decomposes, generating acetone vapor and calcium carbonate. It reacts violently with strong acids, producing acetic acid fumes.

Product Name:Calcium acetate
Synonyms:acetatedecalcium;Aceticacid,calciunsalt;teltozan;vinegarsalts;CALCIUM ACETATE EXTRA PURE, FCC, E 263;CALCIUM ACETATE HYDRATE PURE;CALCIUM ACETATE HYDRATE, 99.99%;CALCIUM ACETATE SIGMAULTRA
CAS:62-54-4
MF:C4H6CaO4
MW:158.17
EINECS:200-540-9
Product Categories:Organic chemistry;
Mol File:62-54-4.mol
Calcium acetate Chemical Properties
Melting point 160°C (dec.)
density 1,5 g/cm3
refractive index 1.5500
FEMA 2228 | CALCIUM ACETATE
Fp 160°C
storage temp. Hygroscopic, Room Temperature, under inert atmosphere
solubility H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form Powder
color white
Specific Gravity1.50
PH8(1 mM solution);8.43(10 mM solution);8.77(100 mM solution);9.13(1000 mM solution)
Odormild acetic
Odor Typeacetic
Water Solubility soluble

Application

Calcium acetate, a calcium salt, is used in a variety of industries, including medical and food.

Calcium acetate, in the pharmaceutical industry, is used primarily to treat hyperphosphatemia among patients with chronic renal disease. It can bind with phosphates in food to reduce intestinal absorption and lower blood phosphorus.

Calcium acetate, as a phosphorus-binder, is safer than aluminum-based binders. It can be used for a long time and reduces the risk renal osteodystrophy, and vascular calciumification.

Calcium acetate can also be used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. This is especially true for dialysis patient who must control their phosphorus levels and supplement with calcium at the same time.

Calcium acetate is a versatile food additive in the food industry. It is used as a preservative and stabilizer, as well as a pH regulater in baked goods like bread and pastries. It increases the shelf-life of baked goods and improves their elasticity.

The calcium acetate is also a good coagulant, and can be used to replace traditional brines or gypsum. This results in a product with a more delicate texture.

Calcium acetate is used to increase cheese production by speeding up the coagulation. Its antibacterial qualities make it ideal for preserving canned and ready-to-eat foods.

Calcium acetate, a chemical raw material used in industrial applications is important. It is used as a mordant in the printing and dyeing industries to increase the bonding between fibers and dyes.

Calcium acetate can be used in the rubber industry as a coagulant, which helps to mold natural rubber. It is also a catalyst for the production of polyester resin. Calcium acetate can be used to remove fluoride from wastewater containing fluoride.

Calcium acetate can also be used in laboratories to buffer biochemical reagents. Its hygroscopicity is what makes it an important component of some drying agents.

Researchers have explored in recent years the potential uses of calcium acetate for degradable plastics as well as novel building materials.

Calcium acetate is a chemical compound with unique properties that plays a vital role in many fields, including healthcare, food and industry.

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