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Calcium Lactate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Calcium Lactate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Calcium lactate;Calcium 2-hydroxypropanoate;Lactic acid calcium salt |
| Chinese name | 乳酸钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | 乳酸钙;五水乳酸钙;α-羟基丙酸钙 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 814-80-2 |
| EINECS No. | 212-406-7 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10CaO6 |
| Molecular weight | 218.22 |
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Technical indicators
Assay (as C6H10CaO6) 98.0–101.0%; water ≤3.0% (anhydrous) or 22.0–27.0% (pentahydrate); heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder or granules, soluble in water, good calcium bioavailability
Application scenarios
Food calcium supplement, pharmaceutical calcium supplement, feed additive, baking powder