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Calcium Carbonate (AS)

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Calcium carbonate

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Linear Formula:
CaCO3
CAS Number:
471-34-1
Molecular Weight:
100.09
Beilstein:
8008338
MDL number:
MFCD00010906
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749202
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

calcium carbonate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

density

2.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/CH2O3.Ca/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2

InChI key

VTYYLEPIZMXCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Calcium Carbonate (AS) USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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