21102

Calcium chloride dihydrate

tested according to Ph. Eur.

• Synonym(s): Calcii chloridum
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CaCl₂ · 2H₂O
• CAS Number: 10035-04-8
• Molecular Weight: 147.01
• EC Number: 233-140-8
• MDL number: MFCD00149613
• UNSPSC Code: 12352300
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752077
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Agency: USP/NF; tested according to Ph. Eur.
• Quality Level: 200
• mp: 176 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: water: soluble 147 g/L at 20 °C
• 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

Description

Application

Calcium chloride dihydrate has been used for synthesis of chemical hydrogels based on telechelic Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA). It has also been used for investigating the morphology of polystyrene-based emulsion-templated (PolyHIPE) materials.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Calcium chloride act as precipitants during protein crystallization process. It also enhances the competence of Escherichia coli cells as well as strengthened β-lactoglobulin gels by forming crossbridges.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• 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