Calcium acetate CAS 62-54-4 E263

Calcium acetate

Name	Calcium acetate
Synonyms	Acetic acid calcium salt
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C4H6CaO4
Molecular Weight	158.17
CAS Registry Number	62-54-4
EC Number	200-540-9

Specification:

Uses:

1. Food industry

Coagulant: Used for tofu production, replacing traditional gypsum (calcium sulfate), with higher yield and smoother texture.

Calcium fortifier: added to beverages, milk powder, flour and other foods to increase calcium content.

Preservatives: have a certain antibacterial effect and can be used to extend the shelf life of food.

2. Medical field

Calcium supplements: used for the treatment and prevention of calcium deficiency (such as osteoporosis).

Phosphate binding agent: Used for kidney disease patients to reduce intestinal absorption of phosphate.

3. Industry and Chemical Industry

De icing agent: an environmentally friendly snow melting agent that is less corrosive to roads and plants than calcium chloride.

Cement additives: used as grinding aids or accelerators.

Laboratory reagents: used for synthesizing other chemical substances or conducting analytical testing.

4. Other uses

Feed additive: Supplementing livestock with essential calcium elements.