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Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16645.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A16645.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A16645.36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
13477-34-4
IUPAC Name
calcium bis(nitric acid) tetrahydrate
Molecular Formula
CaH10N2O10
InChI Key
DKCJOKYHYIAZQH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O.O.O.O.[Ca++].O[N+]([O-])=O.O[N+]([O-])=O
Complexometric Titration
≥97.0 to ≤103.0%
Impurity content
≤0.01% (Sulfate)
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused/lumpy solid
Chloride content
≤0.01%
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to pale brown or pale yellow

Description

Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It is utilized in plant cells for culture experiments. It is also used in cooling baths and waste water handling.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It is utilized in plant cells for culture experiments. It is also used in cooling baths and waste water handling.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone.

Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H318 - Causes serious eye damage

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician