Calcium Formate

Description

Calcium Formate · CAS 544-17-2 · C2H2CaO4. UNII NP3JD65NPY. Melting Point: Greater than 300 °C; Solubility: In water, 170 g/l @ 20 °C; Density: 2.015.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	544-17-2
PubChem CID	10997
Molecular formula	C2H2CaO4
IUPAC name	calcium diformate
UNII (FDA)	NP3JD65NPY

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	130.11
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	4
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	129.9578994
Monoisotopic Mass	129.9578994
Topological Polar Surface Area	80.3
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	7.5

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	Greater than 300 °C
Solubility	In water, 170 g/l @ 20 °C
Density	2.015
Density	Density (bulk): 1150 kg/m³
Density	2.02 @25 °C
LogP	-2.47
Autoignition Temperature	475 °C
Decomposition	>800 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; CBI
• White solid; Soluble in water; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]
• WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
• Orthorhombic crystals or crystalline powder
• White or pale yellow, crystalline powder
• Slight acetic acid-like odor

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	6.4% (35 / 543)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	6.4% (35 / 543)
Reported hazard statements	H318 (90.4%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a preservative for silage and food, a binder for fine ore briquettes, a component of drilling fluids and lubricants, and a concrete setting accelerator; Also used in chrome tanning and flue gas scrubbing; [HSDB]
• Petroleum Production and Refining [Category: Industry]
• Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]
• Cement Producing [Category: Industry]
• Metal Extraction and Refining [Category: Industry]
• Preservative for silage, food; binder for fine ore briquets; in drilling fluids and lubricants

Synonyms

CALCIUM FORMATE; 544-17-2; Calcium diformate; Calcoform; Formic acid, calcium salt; Mravencan vapenaty; NP3JD65NPY; Calcium formate (Ca(HCO2)2); DTXSID0027193; E-238; RefChem:573469; DTXCID807193; NDI 658; 208-863-7; calcium;diformate; Mravencan vapenaty [Czech]

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Calcium Formate?

CAS 544-17-2; molecular formula C2H2CaO4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Calcium Formate known by?

CALCIUM FORMATE, 544-17-2, Calcium diformate, Calcoform, Formic acid, calcium salt, Mravencan vapenaty.

Is Calcium Formate classified as hazardous?

6.4% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (35 of 543).

What are the key physical properties of Calcium Formate?

Melting Point: Greater than 300 °C; Solubility: In water, 170 g/l @ 20 °C; Density: 2.015; Density: Density (bulk): 1150 kg/m³.

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