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Calcium chloride hexahydrate
tested according to Ph. Eur.
Synonym(s):
Calcii chloridum hexahydricum
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CaCl2 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
219.08
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
Form:
solid
Solubility:
H2O: soluble 219.1 g/L at 20 °C
Agency
USP/NF
tested according to Ph. Eur.
Quality Level
form
solid
mp
30 °C
solubility
H2O: soluble 219.1 g/L at 20 °C
density
1.71 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Ca]Cl
InChI
1S/Ca.2ClH.6H2O/h;2*1H;6*1H2/q+2;;;;;;;;/p-2
InChI key
QHFQAJHNDKBRBO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Application
Calcium chloride hexahydrate has been used as a test compound for measuring the overall activity of low-molecular-weight antioxidants in biological samples by using ′total antioxidative capacity′ inhibition assay.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Calcium chloride act as precipitants during protein crystallization process. It also enhances the competence of Escherichia coli cells in transformation experiments. It strengthen β-lactoglobulin gels by forming crossbridges.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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