Calcium Lactate
2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, Calcium Salt
C6H10CaO6·xH2O Formula wt, anhydrous 218.22
327 [814-80-2] 2URQ2N32W3 calcium lactate
327 [814-80-2] 2URQ2N32W3 calcium lactate
DESCRIPTION
Calcium Lactate occurs as a white to cream-colored, crystalline powder or granules. It contains up to five molecules of water of crystallization. The pentahydrate is somewhat efflorescent and at 120° becomes anhydrous. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol.