Calcium acetate is a chemical compound commonly used in various medical and industrial applications. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and polar solvents. There are various synonyms that people use to refer to calcium acetate, depending on the context of its use. Some of the common synonyms for calcium acetate include acetic acid calcium salt, calcium diacetate, neutral calcium acetate, acetate of lime, and calcigard. Additionally, people may use chemical formulas such as Ca(CH3COO)2 or CaOOCCH3 to describe calcium acetate. The different names are used interchangeably and all refer to the same compound with the same chemical properties.