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Calcium phosphate

Reagent for transient & stable DNA transfections

Synonym(s):

β-Calcium phosphate tribasic, β-Tricalcium phosphate, tert-Calcium phosphate, tri-Calcium (ortho)phosphate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Ca3O8P2
CAS Number:
7758-87-4
Molecular Weight:
310.18
EC Number:
231-840-8
MDL number:
MFCD00015984
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
57651258

grade

for molecular biology

form

powder

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Ca++].[Ca++].[Ca++].[O-]P([O-])([O-])=O.[O-]P([O-])([O-])=O

InChI

1S/3Ca.2H3O4P/c;;;2*1-5(2,3)4/h;;;2*(H3,1,2,3,4)/q3*+2;;/p-6

InChI key

QORWJWZARLRLPR-UHFFFAOYSA-H

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General description

Calcium phosphate is an amorphous, tasteless powder containing excess of calcium oxide. It is commonly used to introduce DNA and transfect eukaryotic cells for molecular biology experiments.

Application

Suitable for
  • transient and stable transfection of wide range of cell types
  • drug delivery systems

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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