Description

Calcium Dihydrogen Dimalate is a calcium salt of malic acid, offering a bioavailable source of calcium and malate ions. This compound is valued for its role as a functional ingredient and acidity regulator in various industrial and nutritional applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking a safe and effective calcium fortifier or buffering agent.

Application

• Food & Beverage Additive: Acts as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer, and calcium fortifier in beverages, baked goods, and dairy products.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Serves as a source of bioavailable calcium and malate in vitamin-mineral complexes and bone health formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a buffering agent or a calcium source in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Incorporated into feed premixes to support skeletal development and metabolic functions in livestock.
• Technical Applications: Functions as a chelating agent or intermediate in certain chemical synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Dihydrogen Dimalate
CAS No.	5743-31-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10CaO10 or Ca(C4H5O5)2
Molecular Weight	306.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Malate; Calcium Hydrogen Malate; Calcium Bis(hydrogen malate); Calcium Acid Malate; Malic Acid Calcium Salt; E 352; Food Additive 352; Calcium (2S)-2-hydroxybutanedioate
EINECS	227-264-0

Quality Control

Our Calcium Dihydrogen Dimalate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We offer grades compliant with relevant food (FCC) and pharmaceutical standards. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters to ensure it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ca(C4H5O5)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Calcium Content	12.0 - 13.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard criteria

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