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Calcium chloride dihydrate

crystalline, Ph. Eur., JP, USP, FCC, E 509

Synonym(s):

Calcium dichloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CaCl2 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
147.01
EC Index Number:
233-140-8
E Number:
E509
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
MDL number:
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Quality Level

agency

JP, Ph. Eur., USP

reg. compliance

FCC

form

crystalline, solid

pH

4.5-8.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

mp

176 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

liquid formulation
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
solid formulation

storage temp.

15-25°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

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Calcium chloride dihydrate is a mineral salt typically used as buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations. Beyond, calcium chloride dihydrate is used as a complexing builder, flavor enhancer and stabilizer for food and beverage.

Legal Information

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
101867000104054839477294
101867100004027269358105
101867902504027269358136