Calcium chloride dihydrate is a hydrated form of calcium chloride that includes two molecules of water. It appears as white crystals or granules and is also highly soluble in water. This compound is commonly used in food preservation, laboratory reagents, and de-icing solutions. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include CaCl₂·2H₂O, Calcium dichloride dihydrate, Dihydrated calcium chloride and Sinjarite. Its PubChem CID is 6093260.
Calcium chloride dihydrate
| CAS No | 10035-04-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | CaCl2.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 147.01 g/mol |
| Synonyms | calcium;dichloride;dihydrate |
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Calcium chloride dihydrate is a hydrated form of calcium chloride that includes two molecules of water. It appears as white crystals or granules and is also highly soluble in water.
The listed CAS number is 10035-04-8.
The listed molecular formula is CaCl2.2H2O.
The listed molecular weight is 147.01 g/mol.
calcium;dichloride;dihydrate.
The source lists CaCl₂·2H₂O, Calcium dichloride dihydrate, Dihydrated calcium chloride and Sinjarite.