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Calcium Citrate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Calcium Citrate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Calcium citrate;Tricalcium citrate;Citric acid calcium salt |
| Chinese name | 柠檬酸钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | 枸橼酸钙;柠檬酸钙;四水柠檬酸钙 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 813-94-5 |
| EINECS No. | 212-391-7 |
| Molecular formula | C12H10Ca3O14 |
| Molecular weight | 498.43 |
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Technical indicators
Assay (as Ca) 21.0–24.0%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤13.0% (tetrahydrate); chloride ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, good calcium bioavailability
Application scenarios
Food calcium supplement, pharmaceutical calcium supplement, nutritional fortifier