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Calcium hydride, 98% (metals basis excluding Mg), Mg <1%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11328788
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250 g

Description

Solvent in Sol-Gel precursor applications. 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)
Color Gray
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 50 g
Assay Percent Range 98%
Solubility Information Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in benzene.
Formula Weight 42.1
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Appearance Light gray
Density 1.9 g/cm3 at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material Calcium hydride, Mg <1%
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Calcium hydride
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Calcium hydride

RUO – Research Use Only

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