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Calcium hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3)

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Application:
Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical disinfectant
CAS Number:
7778-54-3
Molecular Weight:
142.98
Molecular Formula:
Ca(OCl)2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Calcium hypochlorite is in various applications for its properties as a disinfectant and oxidizing agent. Studies focus on its application in water treatment processes to understand its efficacy in eliminating pathogens and its impact on water quality. In environmental science, calcium hypochlorite is investigated for its role in the degradation of pollutants and its effects on aquatic ecosystems. Studies that look into calcium hypochlorite′s stability and reactivity informs the development of safer handling and storage protocols in industrial applications. It is also frequently in the synthesis of other chemicals in laboratory environments, where its strong oxidation potential is harnessed for various reactions.


Calcium hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) References

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  2. Effectiveness of calcium and sodium hypochlorite in association with reciprocating instrumentation on decontamination of root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis.  |  Dal Bello, Y., et al. 2019. Aust Endod J. 45: 92-97. PMID: 30113742
  3. Effects of Calcium Hypochlorite and Sodium Hypochlorite, as Root Canal Irrigants, on the Bond Strength of Glass Fiber Posts Cemented with Self-Adhesive Resin Cement.  |  Khoroushi, M., et al. 2019. Front Dent. 16: 214-223. PMID: 31858087
  4. Calcium Hypochlorite Solutions - An In Vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Action and Pulp Dissolution.  |  Paula, KB., et al. 2019. Eur Endod J. 4: 15-20. PMID: 32161881
  5. Antimicrobial Efficacy of Calcium and Sodium Hypochlorite at Different Concentrations on a Biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans: An In Vitro Comparative Study.  |  Gómez, C., et al. 2020. J Contemp Dent Pract. 21: 178-182. PMID: 32381824
  6. Calcium hypochlorite on mouse embryonic fibroblast cells (NIH3T3) in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity: MTT and comet assay.  |  Yilmaz, Ş., et al. 2020. Mol Biol Rep. 47: 5377-5383. PMID: 32623618
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  8. Calcium hypochlorite enhances the digestibility of and the phosphorus recovery from waste activated sludge.  |  Yu, N., et al. 2021. Bioresour Technol. 340: 125658. PMID: 34332447
  9. Calcium hypochlorite pretreatment improves thermophilic digestion of waste activated sludge in an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor.  |  Zhang, L., et al. 2022. Sci Total Environ. 809: 151130. PMID: 34688757
  10. Evaluation of calcium hydroxide, calcium hypochlorite, peracetic acid, and potassium bicarbonate as citrus fruit sanitizers.  |  Dilarri, G., et al. 2022. J Food Sci Technol. 59: 1739-1747. PMID: 35531424
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  12. A novel conversion of marine macroalgal biomass to biofuel (biohydrogen) via calcium hypochlorite induced dispersion.  |  Al-Mur, BA. and Pugazhendi, A. 2022. Chemosphere. 308: 136355. PMID: 36087729
  13. Freezing method assists calcium hypochlorite for synergistically promoting methane production from sludge anaerobic digestion.  |  Tang, Y., et al. 2022. J Environ Manage. 324: 116243. PMID: 36155084
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Calcium hypochlorite, 10 g

sc-214653
10 g
$37.00

Calcium hypochlorite, 250 g

sc-214653A
250 g
$55.00