Calcium Acetate 99%

What is Calcium Acetate 99%? Calcium Acetate 99% is a high-purity, white crystalline compound with the formula Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂. Known for its excellent solubility in water and its ability to act as a buffering agent. This versatile compound is odourless, non-volatile, and exhibits hygroscopic properties, making it effective in processes that require moisture absorption or pH regulation.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Our Calcium Acetate 99% is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Buffer Preparation

Calcium Acetate 99% is commonly used in laboratories to prepare buffering solutions, ensuring precise and stable pH control in various chemical and biological experiments, particularly when working with acidic or alkaline substances.

Catalyst in Synthesis

Serves as a catalyst or reagent in various organic synthesis reactions, helping to drive chemical transformations, particularly in the production of esters, polymers, and other organic compounds.

Dehydration Agent

Its hygroscopic nature makes Calcium Acetate 99% an effective dehydrating agent, helping to absorb moisture from organic liquids or gases, which is especially useful in drying processes for sensitive compounds.

Nutrient Source in Microbiology

In microbiological studies, Calcium Acetate 99% is used as a source of calcium ions in growth media, supporting the growth and development of specific bacteria and aiding in research related to microbial physiology and biochemistry.

Precipitation Reactions

In analytical chemistry, Calcium Acetate 99% facilitates the precipitation of calcium-based compounds by reacting with other chemicals, allowing for the separation and identification of specific ions or molecules in solution.

• Food additive as a stabiliser, buffer and sequestrant. E number E263
• Production of tofu by coagulation with soy milk
• Dietary use as a phosphate binder
• Synthesis of acetone - commonly used before development of the Cumene process
• Mixed with alcohols to produce a semi solid flammable gel

Minimum Assay: >99%
Molecular Formula:  (CH₃CO₂)₂Ca  
Molecular Weight: 158.17 g/mol    
Water Content: <7% w/w
Arsenic (As): <2ppm
Chloride (Cl): <0.05% wt
Heavy Metals (as Pb):
Iron (Fe): <10ppm
Lead (Pb): <2ppm
Sulphate (SO₄): <0.05% wt

Cas Number: 62-54-4

Einecs Number: 200-540-9

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2915299000

Hazard Phrases: H0001