Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
Greater than 300 u00b0C
density
2.015
solubility
Practically insol in alc
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Corrosive
- H318 (90.4%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 544-17-2 |
| IUPAC Name | calcium diformate |
| InChI Key | CBOCVOKPQGJKKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| PubChem CID | 10997 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Calcium Formate (CAS 544-17-2) is a calcium salt of formic acid with the molecular formula C2H2CaO4, functioning primarily as a pH adjustment agent in industrial applications. This chemical compound finds essential use in agriculture and textile industries where precise pH control is required. With a melting point greater than 300°C and density of 2.015, calcium formate exhibits high thermal stability while remaining practically insoluble in alcohol.