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Substance Name: Calcium
RN: 7440-70-2
UNII: SY7Q814VUP
InChIKey: OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Note
- A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
Molecular Formula
- Ca
Molecular Weight
- 40.078
Classification Code
- Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Calcium
MeSH Heading
- Calcium
Synonyms
- Calcium
- Calcium, elemental
- EC 231-179-5
- EINECS 231-179-5
- Elemental calcium
- HSDB 273
- UNII-SY7Q814VUP
Systematic Name
- Calcium
Superlist Names
- Calcium
- Calcium [UN1401] [Dangerous when wet]
- UN1401
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 7440-70-2
FDA UNII
- SY7Q814VUP
Other Registry Number
- 8047-59-4
System Generated Number
- 0007440702