12-01707. Calcium 2-Ethylbutanoate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 136-91-4
2-Ethylbutanoic acid calcium salt; 2-ethylbutyric acid calcium salt; diethylacetic acid calcium salt; Ethanion.
C12H22CaO4; mol wt 270.38.
C 53.31%, H 8.20%, Ca 14.82%, O 23.67%.

Description and references

Prepn: Beilstein vol. 2, 333, 2nd suppl., 291-292, 3rd suppl., 752.

Chemical structure

Derivative

Monohydrate.

Properties

Prismatic twin crystals. Sol in water.

Use

As a stabilizer: Mack, US 2510035 (1950 to Advance Solvents & Chem.).

Therapeutic Category

Sedative.

Keywords

Sedative/Hypnotic

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.