Calcium iodate

Calcium iodate

Names
IUPAC name Calcium diiodate
Other names Lautarite
Identifiers
CAS Number	40563-56-2 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	23021 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.029.265
E number	E916 (glazing agents, ...)
PubChem CID	24619
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID40960972
InChI InChI=1S/Ca.2HIO3/c;2*2-1(3)4/h;2*(H,2,3,4)/q+2;;/p-2 Y Key: UHWJJLGTKIWIJO-UHFFFAOYSA-L Y InChI=1/Ca.2HIO3/c;2*2-1(3)4/h;2*(H,2,3,4)/q+2;;/p-2 Key: UHWJJLGTKIWIJO-NUQVWONBAT
SMILES [Ca+2].[O-]I(=O)=O.[O-]I(=O)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	Ca(IO3)2
Molar mass	389.88 g/mol (anhydrous) 407.90 g/mol (monohydrate)
Appearance	white solid
Density	4.519 g/cm3 (monohydrate)
Melting point	540 °C (monohydrate)
Boiling point	decomposes
Solubility in water	0.09 g/100 mL (0 °C) 0.24 g/100 mL (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point	non-flammable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Calcium iodate (also called lautarite) is a compound of calcium and iodate anion. Its formula is Ca(IO₃)₂. It is used as a dough conditioner. Calcium iodate is an oxidant added to lotions and ointments as an antiseptic and deodorant. It may be formed by the anodic oxidation of calcium iodide.