Calcium iodate
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Calcium iodate | |
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IUPAC name | Calcium diiodate |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [40563-56-2] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | [O-]I(=O)=O.[O-]I(=O)=O.[Ca+2] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | CaI2O6 |
Molar mass | 389.88334 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Calcium iodate (also called lautarite) is a compound of calcium and iodate anion. It is used as a dough conditioner. Calcium iodate is an oxidant added to lotions and ointments as an antiseptic and deodorant.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Calcium iodate from the Online Medical Dictionary