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Calcium formate（Cat No.:L046965）is an inorganic salt with the formula Ca(HCOO)₂, composed of calcium and formate ions. It appears as a white, crystalline powder, soluble in water, and is commonly used as a feed additive, cement additive, and de-icing agent. In construction, it accelerates cement and concrete setting, especially under cold conditions. In animal nutrition, it improves growth and gut health due to its preservative and acidifying effects. Calcium formate also finds use in leather tanning and as a pH regulator in various industrial processes. It is generally considered safe and environmentally friendly.
| CAS Number | 544-17-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H2CaO4 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| IUPAC Name | calcium;diformate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/2CH2O2.Ca/c2*2-1-3;/h2*1H,(H,2,3);/q;;+2/p-2 |
| InChIKey | CBOCVOKPQGJKKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | C(=O)[O-].C(=O)[O-].[Ca+2] |
| Chemistry Calculators | Dilution Calculator In vivo Formulation Calculator Molarity Calculator Molecular Weight Calculator Reconstitution Calculator |
