Calcium acetate (CAS 62-54-4). The calcium salt of acetic acid. Synonyms: Acetate of lime Calcium ethanoate.

Calcium Acetate

IUPAC name: Calcium acetate Synonyms: Acetate of lime Calcium ethanoate

Identifiers Abbreviations: Ca(OAc)2 CAS number: 62-54-4ChemSpider 5890UNII: Y882YXF34X

Properties Molecular formula: C4H6CaO4 Molar mass: 158.17 g mol−1 Appearance: White solid hygroscopic Density: 1.6 g/cm3 Melting point: 160 °C (decomposition to acetone)Solubility in water: 37.4 g/100 mL (0 °C), 34.7 g/100 mL (20 °C), 29.7 g/100 mL (100 °C) Solubility: slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in acetone, ethanol and benzene Acidity (pKa): 6.3-9.6

Calcium Acetate