Calcium hypochlorite
Also known as: Bleaching powder, Chlorinated lime, Calcium oxychloride, Calcium hypochlorite technical grade, Calcium dihypochlorite, Hypochlorous acid calcium salt, Chloride of lime, calciumchlorohydrochlorite, HTH, caporit, chemichlong, Losantin, calciumb11306hypochlorite, Calcium Hypochlorite, Purified, calciumhypochlorite,hydratedmixture,withnotlessthan5.5%butnotmorethan10%water, calciumhypochloritemixture,dry,withmorethan10%butnotmorethan39%availablechlorine
Calcium hypochlorite (CAS 7778-54-3) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula CaCl2O2 and a molecular weight of 142.983 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 100ºC and a density of 2.35. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H272, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7778-54-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-16933-5
- Molecular Formula
- CaCl2O2
- Molecular Weight
- 142.983 g/mol
- Category
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 100ºC |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.35 |
| Exact Mass | 141.890121 |
| PSA | 18.46000 |
| LogP | 1.24220 |
| Refractive Index | 1.545 (20ºC) |
| Additional Property | 200 g/L (20 ºC) (dec.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H272
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 — Very toxic to aquatic life
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2828100000 |
|---|
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium hypochlorite?
The CAS number of Calcium hypochlorite is 7778-54-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium hypochlorite?
Calcium hypochlorite has molecular formula CaCl2O2 and molecular weight 142.983 g/mol.
Is Calcium hypochlorite hazardous?
Calcium hypochlorite has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H272; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Calcium hypochlorite?
For Calcium hypochlorite, Upstream Products: dichloridooxygen; Downstream Products: Carbon dioxide, Chlorine dioxide, Chloric acid.
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