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C8356

Sigma-Aldrich

Calcium lactate pentahydrate

meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

Calcium L-lactate pentahydrate, L-Lactic acid calcium salt

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[CH3CH(OH)COO]2Ca · 5H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
308.29
Beilstein:
4923285
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

Agency

meets USP testing specifications

Quality Level

form

solid

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].C[C@H](O)C(=O)O[Ca]OC(=O)[C@H](C)O

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/t2*2-;;;;;;/m00....../s1

InChI key

HPVJXNNKHRNBOY-VFGZHDCSSA-L

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Application


  • Biodegradable Polymer Synthesis: Research into biodegradable polymer synthesis using Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate has shown promising results in developing eco-friendly materials with applications in medical implants and drug delivery systems. The study focuses on its role in enhancing polymer cross-linking and biocompatibility (Szterner et al., 2022).

  • Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate Safety and Solubility in Pharmaceutical Formulations: Research confirms the safety profile of Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate, emphasizing its high solubility which makes it an excellent candidate for pharmaceutical applications, particularly in mineral supplements and antacid formulations (Chaerun et al., 2020).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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