calcium acetate

Description

Product Name:            Calcium Acetate
Molecular Formula:       (CH3COO)2Ca·H2O
Odour:                    Slight acetic acid odor
Molecular Weight:             **6.*8
Specific Gravity:                1.*0
Melting Point:                  **0℃
Boiling Point:                    N/A
CAS No.:                     ********0
EINECS No.:                 ********9
H.S.Code:                   *********0
Appearance:        White Crystal Powder/Agglomerate
Solubility:        Soluble in water & alcohol; insoluble in acetone
 Uses: Calcium Acetate is used in a wide variety of different applications. Calcium Acetate is an effective growth inhibitor of certain bacteria. It is widely employed in bread to prevent rope formation thus extending the shelf life of the product. High moisture content of bread encourages the growth of bacteria causing rope. These bacteria are heat resistant and survive at temperatures attained during the backing process.