Calcium saccharate tetrahydrate
Agent Name
Calcium saccharate tetrahydrate
CAS Number
5793-89-5
Formula
C6-H10-O8.Ca.4H2-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Calcium D-glucarate (1:1), tetrahydrate; Calcium saccharat-4-wasser; D-Glucaric acid, calcium salt (1:1) tetrahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Calcium D-saccharate tetrahydrate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Odorless crystals or white powder; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a pharmaceutic aid (stabilizer for calcium gluconate solutions) and plasticizer for cement, concrete, and mortar; [Merck Index]
Comments
The anhydrous form is CAS# 5793-88-4; [Merck Index] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Potassium hydrogen glucarate."
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Processes
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