Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate (CAS: 13477-34-4)?
Answer
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is a white crystalline salt with the formula Ca(NO3)2·4H2O. It has a high solubility in water, with a molecular weight of approximately 236.11 g/mol. Chemically, it is highly reactive with acids and can release nitrogen oxides upon heating. It is stable under normal conditions but decomposes above 100°C to form calcium nitrate and water.
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CAS No
13477-34-4
English Name
Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate
Molecular Formula
CaH8N2O10
Molecular Weight
236.1489 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]N(=O)=O.[O-]N(=O)=O.[Ca+2].O.O.O.O
InChIKey
ICSSIKVYVJQJND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 07:35
