Title: Calcium 2-Ethylbutanoate
CAS Registry Number: 136-91-4
CAS Name: 2-Ethylbutanoic acid calcium salt
Additional Names: 2-ethylbutyric acid calcium salt; diethylacetic acid calcium salt
Trademarks: Ethanion
Molecular Formula: C12H22CaO4
Molecular Weight: 270.38
Percent Composition: C 53.31%, H 8.20%, Ca 14.82%, O 23.67%
Literature References: Prepn: Beilstein vol. 2, 333, 2nd suppl., 291-292, 3rd suppl., 752.
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Prismatic twin crystals. Sol in water.
Use: As a stabilizer: Mack, US 2510035 (1950 to Advance Solvents & Chem.).
Therap-Cat: Sedative.
Keywords: Sedative/Hypnotic.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |