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Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11457977
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 13477-34-4
Molecular Formula CaH8N2O10
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 236.146
MDL Number MFCD00149604
InChI Key ICSSIKVYVJQJND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, calcium nitrate hydrate, puratronic, acmc-1aekc, calcium nitrate tetra hydrate, ca.2no3.4h2o, ca no3 2.4h2o, calcium tetrahydrate dinitronate, calcium nitrate-water 1/4, calcium tetrahydrate dinitrate, calcium 2+ tetrahydrate dinitronate
PubChem CID 16211656
ChEBI CHEBI:86159
IUPAC Name calcium;dinitrate;tetrahydrate
SMILES [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.[Ca+2]

Specifications

Boiling Point 132°C (decomposition)
Melting Point 43°C to 45°C
Quantity 500 g
UN Number UN1454
Merck Index 14,1682
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone.
Formula Weight 236.15 (164.09 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 1.82
Chemical Name or Material Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Calcium nitrate, tetrahydrate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Oxidising solid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..

RUO – Research Use Only

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