| Approval: | ISO common name not required |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name: | calcium hydroxide |
| CAS name: | calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) |
| CAS Reg. No.: | 1305-62-0 |
| Formula: | CaH2O2 |
| Activity: | algicides |
| Notes: | This substance is considered by the International Organization for Standardization not to require a common name. This substance is also known as “slaked lime”. This substance is a component of Bordeaux mixture [8011-63-0]. |
| Structure: |  |
| Pronunciation: | hī-drā-tǐd līm Guide to British pronunciation |
| InChIKey: | AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/Ca.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2 |