Description

2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Calcium Salt, Monohydrate is the calcium salt of lactic acid, commonly known as calcium lactate monohydrate. This high-purity compound serves as a critical source of bioavailable calcium and a multifunctional additive, valued for its stability and solubility profile. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and nutraceutical industries seeking a safe and effective mineral fortifier or excipient.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient & Calcium Supplement: Used as a calcium source in tablet formulations, effervescent products, and liquid oral supplements due to its good bioavailability and neutral taste.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Employed to enrich dairy products, baked goods, fruit juices, and sports drinks with calcium, helping to meet nutritional claims.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in capsule, tablet, and powder formulations for bone health and mineral supplementation.
• Acidity Regulator & Firming Agent: Functions in processed foods to control pH and improve texture, particularly in canned fruits and vegetables.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated into feed premixes as a calcium supplement for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to support skeletal development.
• Biodegradable Polymers (PLA): Serves as a catalyst or additive in the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-based and compostable plastic.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Calcium Salt, Monohydrate
CAS No.	41372-22-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10CaO6 • H2O
Molecular Weight	218.22 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 218.22)
Synonyms	Calcium Lactate Monohydrate; 2-Hydroxypropionic Acid Calcium Salt Monohydrate; Calcium Dilactate Monohydrate; Calcium (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate hydrate; Lactic Acid, Calcium Salt, Monohydrate; E327 (Food Additive Code); INS 327
EINECS	255-406-7

Quality Control

Our Calcium Lactate Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. It can be supplied in grades meeting FCC (Food Chemicals Codex), USP (United States Pharmacopeia), and Pharmaceutical standards, ensuring compliance for global food and drug applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking or degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	White or almost white, crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0% (as C6H10CaO6)
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	5.0% - 8.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Chloride	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate	≤ 0.05%
Volatile Fatty Acids	Passes test
Magnesium & Alkali Salts	≤ 1.0%

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