Description

Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate is a highly bioavailable organic calcium salt, essential for maintaining critical calcium levels in biological and industrial systems. Its superior solubility and compatibility make it a preferred source of calcium in applications where efficacy and safety are paramount. This compound is vital for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries seeking a reliable and high-purity calcium source.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a critical calcium supplement in tablets, capsules, and injectable solutions for treating hypocalcemia and related conditions.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in calcium-fortified products, multivitamins, and bone health supplements due to its excellent bioavailability.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Employed as a nutritional additive (E578) to enrich dairy alternatives, baked goods, and beverages with calcium.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as a stabilizer and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and oral care products.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Medicine: Incorporated into feed premixes and veterinary pharmaceuticals to support skeletal development and metabolic functions in livestock and pets.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a sequestrant and firming agent in certain chemical processes and food production lines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
CAS No.	66905-23-5
Molecular Formula	C12H22CaO14 • H2O
Molecular Weight	448.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium D-gluconate monohydrate; Gluconic acid calcium salt monohydrate; D-Gluconic acid, calcium salt (2:1), monohydrate; Calciofon; Calglucon; E578; NSC 13126
EINECS	200-972-8 (for the anhydrous form)

Quality Control

Our Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It can be supplied to meet various pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, EP, BP, and FCC specifications for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) to ensure compliance with your specific purity and safety requirements.

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 absorption of atmospheric moisture.

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	3.0% - 6.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate	≤ 0.05%
Reducing Substances	Conforms

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