Calcium acetate is a moderately water-soluble crystalline calcium source that decomposes to calcium carbonate upon heating. It is generally readily available in most volumes. All metal acetates are mineral salts containing a metal cation and the acetate anion, a monovalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion consisting of two carbon atoms ionically bonded to three hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms (symbol: CH3COO) for a total formula weight of 59.05.

Key Applications

Pharmaceuticals: Used as a phosphate binder to control high phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease.
Food Additive: Acts as a stabilizer, buffer, and sequestrant in various food products, often labeled as E263.
Industrial Uses: Employed in the production of textiles, plastics, and other materials due to its buffering capacity.
Medical Uses: Utilized in dialysis treatments to prevent hyperphosphatemia in patients with kidney failure.