Product Description

ProductCalcium Formate
CAS544-17-2
Formula(HCOO)2Ca
SynonymFormic acid calcium salt, Formic acid, calcium salt (2:1)

Typical Product Specifications

Density2.015
Solubility test (10 grams in 80 gram Ipopropyl Alcohol)0.27
Bulk Density72.6 lb/ft3
Purity98.00 min.
Molecular weight130.12
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100ยฐC18.4
Water Insolubles, wt%0.05 Max.
Solubility (g/100g methanol) at 66ยฐC0.23
Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0ยฐC16.2
Moisture0.50 Max.
pH of 10% water solution7.5
Odorwh. orthorhombic cryst. or cryst. powd., sl. acetic acid-like odor
Solubilitywater, pract. insol. in alcohol
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesCalcium Formae is used as a food additive in the food industry.
ClassInorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more
FunctionIntermediates
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