Calcium nitrite

CAS Registry Number:

13780-06-8

Synonyms:

Nitrous acid, calcium salt;Nitrous acid, calcium salt (2:1);

Molecular Formula:

Ca.(NO₂)₂

Molecular Weight:

132.089

EINECS:

237-424-2

Melting Point:

390oC

Solubility:

slightly soluble alcohol [MER06]; g/100g solution H2O: 38.3 (0°C), 43.0 (18.5°C), 71.2 (91°C); solid phase Ca(NO2)2 · 4H2O (0°C, 18.5°C), Ca(NO2)2 ·2H2O (91°C) [KRU93]