| Description | Calcium chloride is commonly used in cell culture research, such as as a calcium supplement in DMEM media. Calcium chloride can also be used to prepare synthetic saline solutions. |
| molecular weight | 110.98 |
| Molecular formula | CaCl2 |
| CAS | 10043-52-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/mL (540.64 mM) |
| References | 1. Pastoor FJ, et al. Dietary calcium chloride vs. calcium carbonate reduces urinary pH and phosphorus concentration, improves bone mineralization and depresses kidney calcium level in cats. J Nutr. 1994 Nov;124(11):2212-22. |