Description

1-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid, Calcium Salt is the calcium salt derivative of citric acid, a key compound valued for its chelating, buffering, and sequestering properties. This material is essential for applications requiring a bioavailable and stable source of calcium combined with the functionality of a citrate anion. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries for its role in fortification, stabilization, and as an excipient.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a calcium source and acidity regulator in dietary supplements, fortified juices, dairy products, and baked goods.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Serves as a buffering agent, disintegrant, and source of calcium in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Nutraceutical Ingredients: A key component in calcium citrate supplements, prized for its high bioavailability and solubility.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Functions as a sequestrant in cleaning formulations and a stabilizer in certain chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid, Calcium Salt
CAS No.	68568-63-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Calcium Citrate; Tricalcium Dicitrate; Citric Acid, Calcium Salt; Calcium Citrate Tribasic; E333; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid, Calcium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylic Acid, Calcium Salt is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. It can be manufactured to meet various standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) grades, ensuring suitability for food and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch to guarantee purity, identity, and compliance with agreed specifications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ca)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤ Contact for details
Arsenic (As)	≤ Contact for details

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