Product Details
CasNo： 813-94-5
MF： C12H10Ca3O14
Appearance： powder
Delivery Time： 15 days
Purity： 90%
Basic Information
- Chemical Formula: Ca3(C6H5O7)2⋅4H2O
- Appearance: White crystal or crystalline powder
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in strong acids, almost insoluble in ethanol
Calcium Content
The theoretical calcium content is 21%, which is 3 times that of calcium gluconate and 2 times that of calcium lactate.
Main Uses
- Food Industry: It is used as a food calcium fortifier and can be applied to various foods such as cereals and their products, milk beverages and drinks, milk powder, pastries, and jellies. In China, the permitted usage level is 8 - 16g/kg in cereals and their products, and 1.8 - 3.6g/kg in milk beverages and drinks. Besides, it can also be used as a tissue coagulant and emulsifying salt.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: It can be used as a calcium fortifier to prevent and treat calcium deficiency diseases. Its absorption does not depend on gastric acid, so it is suitable for people with weak gastrointestinal functions, such as the elderly and infants. At the same time, calcium citrate has anticoagulant effects and can prevent and treat hypertension and myocardial infarction, and also has a certain application prospect in bone tissue repair.
- Feed Industry: It can be used as a preservative, mold inhibitor, and acidity regulator in feeds, which can improve the absorption and utilization rate of calcium by livestock and poultry, promote the growth of young animals, and improve the eggshell quality of laying poultry.
- Chemical Industry: It can be used as a chelating agent and buffer.
Characteristics
- High Absorption Rate: The absorption rate can be as high as nearly 80%, much higher than that of inorganic calcium such as calcium carbonate.
- Low Gastrointestinal Irritation: It can be absorbed by the human body without the assistance of gastric acid, causing little irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, and is suitable for people with gastrointestinal insufficiency or insufficient gastric acid.
- Promote Nutrient Absorption: It can accelerate the decomposition of lactic acid, help the body break down fat, relieve fatigue, and enhance the body's absorption of nutrients.
Precautions
Although the side effects of calcium citrate are relatively few, excessive use may still cause adverse reactions such as vomiting, abdominal distension, and constipation. In severe cases, symptoms such as difficulty breathing and arrhythmia may occur. The recommended dosage in the medical instructions or product instructions should be followed when using it.
