Calcium lactate

Calcium lactate is a highly soluble calcium salt used mainly to treat and prevent calcium deficiency, supporting bone density, muscle function, and nerve transmission. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antacids and Electrolytes. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-osteoporosis agents and nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Calphosan and Conclyte calcium. Its PubChem CID is 13144.

CAS No 814-80-2
Molecular Formula C6H10CaO6
Molecular Weight 218.22 g/mol
Synonyms calcium bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)

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