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What is calcium acetate?
Calcium acetate is a substance that helps individuals to control phosphate levels in the body. It is commonly used in kidney diseases and regulates the blood pressure of patients on dialysis. It also assists the patients in keeping their bones healthy and prevents dangerous materials from gathering in their bodies.
Does calcium acetate dissolve in water?
Calcium acetate has a chemical formula that is C4H6CaO4. It is a white hygroscopic solid with an odour of acetic acid.
It has a density of 1.509 g/ml. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol and insoluble in ethanol and acetone.
How do you make a solution?
To make a calcium acetate solution, first heat the beaker on a hotplate. Once the temperature reaches 80°C, a precipitate should form. Remove the flask from heat and cool it again.
Then add potassium dichromate to the beaker. The mixture should change color and start to form a thick and opaque solid. Once it has formed, filter the solution into a clean 250mL erlenmeyer flask.
Calcium acetate is a member of a class of drugs called phosphate binders. It is used in the treatment of high phosphorus levels in people with kidney disease on dialysis. This drug also helps to control high cholesterol in the blood of patients with hypertension. It is not recommended for pregnant women. It can also cause abdominal pain and heart problems in some cases. Therefore, it should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.