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Merck
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21111

Sigma-Aldrich

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
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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.

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Hazard 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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