Molekula
Calcium lactate pentahydrate
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Calcium lactate pentahydrate is a calcium salt of lactic acid used as a nutritional supplement, food additive, and stabilizer in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder, is soluble in water, and is stable under ambient storage conditions. CAS: 5743-47-5, molecular formula: [CH3CH(OH)COO]2Ca · 5H2O, molecular weight: 308.29 g/mol. Molekula supplies Calcium lactate pentahydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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50 g — £24.00 per pack ex VAT · £28.80 inc. VAT
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100 g — £30.30 per pack ex VAT · £36.36 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to almost white crystalline or granular powder |
| Melthyene chloride | ≤ 0.02% |
| Loss on Drying | 22-27% |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 0.002% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 0.04% |
| pH (5% aq. sol.) | 6.0-8.0 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 47327324 |
| CAS Number | 5743-47-5 |
| IUPAC Name | calcium;bis(2-hydroxypropanoate);pentahydrate |
| Molecular Formula | [CH3CH(OH)COO]2Ca · 5H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 308.29 |
| Exact Mass | 308.0632 |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)[O-])O.CC(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.O.O.O.[Ca+2] |
| InChIKey | HPVJXNNKHRNBOY-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| InChI | InChI=1S/2C3H6O3.Ca.5H2O/c2*1-2(4)3(5)6;;;;;;/h2*2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);;5*1H2/q;;+2;;;;;/p-2 |
| PubChem CID | 165341 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29181151 |
| Tariff Code | 2918110000 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- CALCAREA LACTICA
- calcium 2-hydroxypropanoate pentahydrate
- CALCIUM LACTATE (1:2) PENTAHYDRATE
- CALCIUM LACTATE HYDRATE
- CALCIUM LACTATE PENTAHYDRATE (EP MONOGRAPH)
- CALCIUM LACTATE PENTAHYDRATE (USP MONOGRAPH)
- L-Calcium Lactate
- Monocalcium bis((2RS)-2-hydroxypropanoate) pentahydrate
- PUR113 COMPONENT CALCIUM LACTATE
- PUR118 COMPONENT CALCIUM LACTATE
Frequently asked questions
What is calcium lactate pentahydrate used for?
It is commonly used as a calcium supplement in food and pharmaceuticals, and as a stabilizer or pH regulator in various formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of calcium lactate pentahydrate?
The formula is [CH3CH(OH)COO]2Ca · 5H2O with a molecular weight of 308.29 g/mol.
How should calcium lactate pentahydrate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade is available for calcium lactate pentahydrate?
Available in food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade, suitable for use in dietary supplements and food applications.
Can Molekula supply calcium lactate pentahydrate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply calcium lactate pentahydrate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with an order of calcium lactate pentahydrate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) upon request.
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