Calcium chloride dihydrate by MP Biomedicals is a high grade reagent. This compound is an inorganic salt. It is available as a crystalline white powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 175 C and can be stored at room temperature but in a desiccated state. Calcium chloride dissolves in water, to yield chloride and the aquo complex [Ca(H2O)6]2+. It is majorly obtained from limestone as a by-product of the Solvay process. Molten calcium chloride can be electrolysed to give calcium metal and chlorine gas. CAS No. 10035-04-8 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per pack Molecular Formula: CaCl2.2H2O Molecular Weight: 147 Soluble in water Calcium chloride dihydrate is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. These compounds are mostly used for de-icing and dust control applications. It is used to increase the water hardness in swimming pools. In the food industry this compound is used as E509, a sequestrant and firming agent. Aqueous calcium chloride is used widely in molecular biology for the genetic transformation of cells, by increasing the cell membrane permeability, inducing competence for DNA uptake. These reagents may be used in the synthesis of various compounds in industrial processes, and are suitable for research.