Acetato de calcio

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

IUPAC: Calcium acetate

CAS: 62-54-4

Descripción general

Calcium acetate is a calcium salt of acetic acid used medicinally as a phosphate binder for patients with kidney disease. It binds dietary phosphate in the gut, preventing dangerous hyperphosphatemia. It is also used as a food additive and de-icing agent.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 6 1,0080
Carbono C 4 12,0110
Oxígeno O 4 15,9990
Calcio Ca 1 40,0780

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Phosphate binder for kidney patients
  • Food additive (stabilizer, E263)
  • De-icing agent (less corrosive than salt)
  • Textile dyeing mordant

Datos curiosos

  • Heated calcium acetate produces acetone, which was how acetone was originally produced industrially

Seguridad

  • ⚠ May cause nausea and GI distress
  • ⚠ Can lead to hypercalcemia with overuse

Estructura

SMILES

CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
158,17 g/mol
Densidad
1,5090 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
160,0 °C
Solubilidad
374 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
157,9892
TPSA
80,3 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
9
Complejidad
25,0

También conocido como

Calcium acetate Lime acetate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acetato de calcio?
Acetato de calcio (Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium acetate.
What is the molecular weight of Acetato de calcio?
Acetato de calcio has a molar mass of 158.166 g/mol.
What state is Acetato de calcio at room temperature?
Acetato de calcio is a solid at room temperature.
Is Acetato de calcio organic or inorganic?
Acetato de calcio is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Acetato de calcio?
Acetato de calcio (Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O), Calcio (Ca).