Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Calcium chloride hydrate (1:2:1) (CAS: 7774-34-7)?
Answer
Calcium chloride hydrate (1:2:1) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as an electrolyte supplement, in industrial processes for moisture control, and in the food industry as a preservative and firming agent. It also serves as a coagulant in tofu production, a curing agent for concrete, and a component in laboratory chemical synthesis. Its hygroscopic nature makes it valuable in desiccation and brine applications.
About
CAS No
7774-34-7
English Name
Calcium chloride hydrate (1:2:1)
Molecular Formula
H2CaCl2O
Molecular Weight
206.98 g/mol
EINECS
616-496-2
SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
YMIFCOGYMQTQBP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
