Description

Calcium L-Aspartate is a highly bioavailable, organically-bound calcium salt of the essential amino acid L-Aspartic acid. This compound is valued for its superior absorption profile and stability compared to inorganic calcium sources, making it an effective nutritional and functional ingredient. It is primarily utilized in the formulation of dietary supplements, functional foods, and pharmaceutical preparations targeting bone health and mineral fortification.

Application

• Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in calcium supplements, multivitamin/mineral complexes, and bone support formulas due to its excellent bioavailability and gentle effect on the digestive system.
• Functional Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich products like dairy alternatives, juices, cereal bars, and sports nutrition products with a highly absorbable form of calcium.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed in the development of tablets, capsules, and effervescent formulations for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency and osteoporosis.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Additives): Incorporated into premixes and feed for livestock, poultry, and pets to support skeletal development, eggshell quality, and overall metabolic functions.
• Cosmeceuticals: Found in skincare products for its potential role in supporting skin barrier function and cellular regeneration.
• Chelated Mineral Source: Serves as a model for well-tolerated, amino acid-chelated minerals in advanced nutritional science research and product development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium L-Aspartate
CAS No.	21059-46-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12CaN2O8 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 304.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium L-Aspartate; Calcium Di-L-Aspartate; L-Aspartic Acid, Calcium Salt; Calcium Aspartate; Calcium Bis(L-aspartate); Aspartic Acid Calcium Salt; Calci-Aspartate; Calcium (2S)-2-Aminobutanedioate
EINECS	244-200-1

Quality Control

Our Calcium L-Aspartate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and pharmaceutical standards, ensuring suitability for human consumption and critical applications. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking or degradation due to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 3.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+20.0° to +25.0°
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	28.0% - 32.0%

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