Calcium formate
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| Calcium formate | |
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| Other names | formic acid calcium salt, calcoform |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [544-17-2] |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | Ca(HCOO)2 |
| Molar mass | 130.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Density | 1.15 g/cm3, solid (20°C) |
| Melting point |
decomposes |
| Boiling point |
decomposes |
| Solubility in water | 16g/100g water (20°C) |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
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| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Calcium formate, Ca(HCOO)2, is the calcium salt of formic acid, HCOOH. It is also known as food additive E238 in food industry.
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