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50552

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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 Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

50552-10G-F:
50552-1G-F:
50552-VAR-F:
50552-BULK-F:

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BCBG4784V
BCBD2251V
BCBD2251
1442519
1450985

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