Calcium peroxide

• CAT Number: M049609
• CAS Number: 1305-79-9
• Molecular Formula: CaO2
• Molecular Weight: 72.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: calcium;peroxide
• InChI: InChI=1S/Ca.O2/c;1-2/q+2;-2
• InChIKey: LHJQIRIGXXHNLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [O-][O-].[Ca+2]

Calcium peroxide（Cat No.:M049609） is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CaO₂. It appears as a white or pale yellow powder and is sparingly soluble in water. This compound releases oxygen slowly when in contact with moisture, making it useful as an oxygen source in agricultural applications, enhancing soil aeration and promoting root growth in plants. Calcium peroxide is also used in environmental remediation to treat contaminated soils and groundwater by facilitating aerobic degradation of pollutants. Additionally, it finds applications in dentistry as a disinfectant and in dough conditioning for bread making.