Specification
Description
Calcium chloride are inorganic compounds with the chemical formula CaCl2(H₂O)x, where x = 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6. All of these salts are a highly soluble in water. They are mainly used for deicing and dust control. Because the anhydrous salt is hygroscopic, it is used as a desiccant.
Synonyms
Calcium chloride 6-hydrate
IUPAC Name
calcium; dichloride; hexahydrate
Canonical SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Ca]Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/Ca.2ClH.6H₂O/h;2*1H;6*1H2/q+2;/p-2
InChI Key
QHFQAJHNDKBRBO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Density
1.71 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water
Appearance
Colorless solid
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
9
Monoisotopic Mass
217.963684
Physical State
Colorless solid
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with water, zinc, strong acids, methyl vinyl ether, bromine trifluoride, boron oxides.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.