1691. Calcium Phenoxide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 5793-84-0
Calcium carbolate; calcium phenate; calcium phenolate; calcium phenylate.
C12H10CaO2; mol wt 226.28.
C 63.69%, H 4.45%, Ca 17.71%, O 14.14%.
Ca(OC6H5)2.

Description and references

Prepn: Kluge, Drake, US 2870134 (1959 to Texas Co.).

Properties

Reddish powder. Dec in air. Slightly sol in water or alcohol. Keep well closed.

Use

Detergent; additive for motor oils.