Calcium iodate

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Calcium iodate
IUPAC name Calcium diiodate
Identifiers
CAS number [40563-56-2]
PubChem 24619
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

  1. ^ Calcium iodate from the Online Medical Dictionary