Calcium Citrate

Structural Formula

NameCalcium Citrate
Synonyms 1,2,3-Propanetriccarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt(2:3); ;supplygoodqualitycalciumcitrate;citrical;tribasiccalciumcitrate
CAS No. 813-94-5
Molecular Formula C12H10Ca3O14
Molecular Weight498.43
EINECS No. 212-391-7
Solubility0.1MHCl:0.01Mat20°C,clear,colorless
Stability Stable.IncompatiblewithstrongoxiChemicalbookdizingagents.LogP-1.721(est)
CAS database 813-94-5 (CASDataBaseReference)
EPA Chemical Substance Information Tricalciumcitrate(813-94-5)

Uses: Calcium citrate is used as a food calcium fortifier, and its absorption effect is better than that of inorganic calcium. my country stipulates that it can be used in cereals and their products, and the dosage is 8-16g/kg; in milk drinks and drinking liquids, it is 1.8-3.6g/kg.