Description

Calcium Lactobionate is a high-purity, water-soluble calcium salt of lactobionic acid, widely recognized for its superior chelating and stabilizing properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring a bioavailable calcium source with excellent compatibility in sensitive formulations. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for leading manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and advanced food technology sectors seeking reliable and consistent raw material quality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a stabilizer and calcium source in injectable formulations, tablet manufacturing, and electrolyte solutions.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Serves as a highly bioavailable calcium fortifier in powder blends, capsules, and liquid nutritional products.
• Food Technology: Functions as a firming agent, sequestrant, and mineral supplement in specialized food products and functional beverages.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed in skincare formulations for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a reagent and buffer component in various laboratory and diagnostic applications.
• Chelating Agent: Effective in controlling metal ion catalysis in oxidation-sensitive products, enhancing shelf-life stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Lactobionate
CAS No.	110638-68-1
Molecular Formula	C24H42CaO24
Molecular Weight	754.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconate; Lactobionic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Lactobionate Hydrate; D-Gluconic Acid, 4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-, Calcium Salt; Calciolactobionate; E399 (when used as a food additive); NSC 11319
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Quality Control

Our Calcium Lactobionate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and is supported by comprehensive analytical testing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with relevant specifications for pharmaceutical, food grade (FCC), or technical applications as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbiological Control	Meets Ph. Eur./USP criteria

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.