Calcium Peroxide

Calcium Peroxide

CAS #1305-79-9
SynonymCalcium dioxide
Chemical FomularCaO2
OdorOdorless
SolubilityInsoluble in water
Molar mass72.08 g/mol
HazardsOxidizer, Irritant

Calcium peroxide or calcium dioxide is an inorganic compound with the formula CaO2. It is the peroxide (O22−) salt of Ca2+. Commercial samples can be yellowish, but the pure compound is white. It is almost insoluble in water.[2]

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