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Calcium hydride, 90-95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11313517
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Description

Calcium hydride is used as an efficient drying agent for aprotic base-stable solvents like ethers and tertiary amines. It is a useful dehydrating agent in a synthesis of aldehyde enamines in high yield and purity.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7789-78-8
Molecular Formula CaH2
MDL Number MFCD00010897

Specifications

Melting Point 600°C (decomposition)
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range 90-95%
Solubility Information Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in benzene.
Formula Weight 42.1
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 1.9
Chemical Name or Material Calcium hydride

RUO – Research Use Only

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