Calcium carbide

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  • CAT Number: R071172
  • CAS Number: 75-20-7
  • Molecular Formula: CaC2
  • Molecular Weight: 252.266
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Calcium carbide (Cat.No:R071172) is a chemical compound produced through the reaction of calcium oxide and carbon. It is commonly used in the production of acetylene gas through hydrolysis, which has various industrial applications, including welding and metal cutting. Calcium carbide is also utilized in the synthesis of organic compounds and as a ripening agent for fruits.


Catalog Number R071172
CAS Number 75-20-7
Synonyms

CaC2, Calcium acetylide

Molecular Formula CaC2
Purity ≥95%
Storage RT
IUPAC Name (2-acetyloxy-3-phenoxypropyl) acetate
InChI InChI=1S/C13H16O5/c1-10(14)16-8-13(18-11(2)15)9-17-12-6-4-3-5-7-12/h3-7,13H,8-9H2,1-2H3
InChIKey MFUHTALWGBAVOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)OCC(COC1=CC=CC=C1)OC(=O)C

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