quicklime

Calcium oxide - definition from Biology-Online.org

[(Science: chemical) a chemical Compound with the formula CaO which is a whitish, odourless solid that does not dissolve well in water. It will, however, react with water (H20) to form calcium hydroxide (CaOH, a base). It has a melting point of 2614 degrees celsius and a boiling point of 2850 degrees celsius. It can be made by heating calcium carbonate (CaCO3, limestone) until carbon dioxide (CO2) is released. It has a great many industrial uses.

MediLexicon calx - Medical Dictionary Definition for Term 'calx'

[1. The posterior rounded extremity of the foot.


InChI: InChI=1/Ca.O

InChIKey: InChIKey=ODINCKMPIJJUCX-UHFFFAOYAF
SMILES: O=[Ca]

CAS number 1305-78-8

Names:
    Branntkalk
    burnt lime
    calcium monoxide
    Calcium oxide
    calcium oxide
    calx
    caustic lime
    gebrannter Kalk
    Kalziumoxid
    Lime
    quicklime
    Ätzkalk

Registries:
    PubChem CID 14778
    CAS 1305-78-8 (from NIST)
    ChEBI 31344
    Kegg C13140
    PubChem ID 585204