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Calcium hypophosphite , AR,≥98.0%(RT) , 7789-79-9

CAS NO.:7789-79-9

Empirical Formula: Ca(H2PO2)2

Molecular Weight: 170.05

MDL number: MFCD00867083

EINECS: 232-190-8

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: decomposes [ALF93]
Boiling point: 480℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Density  2.243[at 20℃]
solubility  soluble in H2O; insoluble in ethanol
form  white monoclinic crystals
pka 12.6[at 20 ℃]
color  white monoclinic crystals, crystalline
Water Solubility  Soluble in water. Practically insoluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in glycerol
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,1675
InChIKey XJPMAXXEWYLDCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
CAS DataBase Reference 7789-79-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Calcium hypophosphite (7789-79-9)

Description and Uses

Calcium hypophosphite has the molecular formula of Ca(H2PO2)2 and the molecular weight of 170.0631 g/mol. This salt can be prepared by the aqueous reaction of the carbonate or oxide with H3PO2:
CaO + 2H3PO2 ? Ca(H2PO2)2
The salt is soluble in water (20 g/100 ml at 20°C) so that the solution must be evaporated to obtain crystals. Ca(H2PO2)2 has the CAS number of 7789-79-9 and the density of 1.59 g/cm3. It is composed of white square monoclinic crystalswhich are water soluble. It is insoluble in alcohol or ether.When heated to about 305°C, it disproportionates, forming calcium phosphate and phosphine:
Ca(H2PO2)2 + heat ? CaHPO3 + PH3

As corrosion inhibitor; in nickel plating. Pharmaceutic aid (retards oxidation of ferrous salts).

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H228
Precautionary statements  P240-P241-P280-P370+P378a-P210
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11
Safety Statements  7-15
RIDADR  UN 3180 4.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.1
Hazardous Substances Data 7789-79-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

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