Calcium Citrate Tetrahydrate is a highly bioavailable calcium salt of citric acid that contains four molecules of water. It is commonly used as a dietary calcium supplement and as a food additive. Because it is well absorbed even without stomach acid, it is often preferred for individuals with lower gastric acidity. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-osteoporosis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Citracal (TN) and Calcium citrate (USP). Its PubChem CID is 5282392.
Calcium citrate tetrahydrate
| CAS No | 5785-44-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H18Ca3O18 |
| Molecular Weight | 570.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | tricalcium;bis(2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate);tetrahydrate |
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Calcium Citrate Tetrahydrate is a highly bioavailable calcium salt of citric acid that contains four molecules of water. It is commonly used as a dietary calcium supplement and as a food additive.
The listed CAS number is 5785-44-4.
The listed molecular formula is C12H18Ca3O18.
The listed molecular weight is 570.5 g/mol.
tricalcium;bis(2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate);tetrahydrate.
The source lists Citracal (TN) and Calcium citrate (USP).