Calcium oxide(Cat No.:M048136), is a chemical compound also known as quicklime. It is a white, odorless solid with high reactivity. When heated, calcium oxide readily absorbs water to form calcium hydroxide, a process known as slaking. This property makes it useful in applications such as cement production, construction, and agriculture. Calcium oxide is also employed as a desiccant, catalyst, and pH regulator in various industrial processes.
Catalog Number | M048136 |
CAS Number | 1305-78-8 |
Molecular Formula | CaO |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | Desiccate at +4°C |
IUPAC Name | oxocalcium |
InChI | InChI=1S/Ca.O |
InChIKey | ODINCKMPIJJUCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | O=[Ca] |