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C5080

Sigma-Aldrich

Calcium chloride dihydrate

BioXtra, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

CaCl2.2H2O

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CaCl2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
147.01
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

product line

BioXtra

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0%

form

powder

impurities

≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter

mp

176 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 1 M, clear, colorless

anion traces

sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%

cation traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ba: ≤0.005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.005%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

SMILES string

O.O.Cl[Ca]Cl

InChI

1S/Ca.2ClH.2H2O/h;2*1H;2*1H2/q+2;;;;/p-2

InChI key

LLSDKQJKOVVTOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application


  • Optimization of guar gum-based anti-browning coating for prolonging the shelf life of cut potatoes.: Calcium chloride dihydrate is utilized in developing an anti-browning coating for cut potatoes, significantly extending their shelf life. This application showcases its effectiveness in food preservation, ensuring quality and reducing food waste (Mondal et al., 2024).

  • Phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C-associated phospholipid metabolism mediates DcGLRs channel to promote calcium influx under CaCl(2) treatment in shredded carrots during storage.: This study explores how calcium chloride dihydrate influences phospholipid metabolism and calcium influx in shredded carrots, enhancing their quality during storage. The research provides insights into the biochemical pathways involved in maintaining post-harvest vegetable quality (Zhang et al., 2024).


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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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