Description

Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate is an essential organic calcium salt widely recognized for its superior bioavailability and safety profile. This compound serves as a critical source of bioavailable calcium, making it indispensable for applications where solubility and gentle action are paramount. It is a fundamental ingredient for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries, where it is used to fortify products and address calcium deficiencies effectively and safely.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a calcium supplement in tablets, capsules, and injectable solutions to treat hypocalcemia and as an electrolyte replenisher.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A key active ingredient in calcium supplements, multivitamins, and mineral complexes due to its excellent absorption.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Employed as a nutritional additive (E578) to enrich dairy products, beverages, infant formula, and baked goods with calcium.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare and oral care products for its purported skin conditioning and remineralizing properties.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Medicine: Acts as a calcium source in feed premixes and veterinary pharmaceuticals to support bone health and metabolic functions in livestock and pets.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized in certain chemical processes and as a setting retarder or strengthening agent in specific cement formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
CAS No.	18016-24-5
Molecular Formula	C12H22CaO14 • H2O
Molecular Weight	448.39 g/mol (Monohydrate)
Synonyms	Calcium D-gluconate monohydrate; Gluconic acid calcium salt monohydrate; D-Gluconic acid calcium salt (2:1) monohydrate; Calciofon; Calglucon; E578; NSC 13129
EINECS	208-091-0 (Anhydrous base)

Quality Control

Our Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It can be produced to meet various pharmacopeial standards, including USP, EP, BP, and FCC specifications for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters is available upon request.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White, crystalline or granular powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	2.0% - 4.5%
Chloride	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Reducing Substances	Conforms
Microbiological Control	As per required grade (Pharma/Food)

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