Description

Calcium Fumarate is the calcium salt of fumaric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid. This high-purity, free-flowing powder is valued for its role as a highly effective and stable calcium fortifier and acidity regulator. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking a bioavailable mineral source with excellent shelf-life stability. Our supply of Calcium Fumarate CAS NO 7718-51-6 ensures consistent quality and reliable global availability for your production needs.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a nutritional supplement to enrich products like baked goods, cereals, fruit juices, and sports drinks with bioavailable calcium.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as a calcium source in tablet and capsule preparations for osteoporosis prevention and mineral deficiency treatments.
• Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in multivitamin/mineral complexes, effervescent tablets, and powdered nutritional mixes.
• Acidity Regulator & Leavening Agent: Functions in baking powders and certain processed foods to control pH and contribute to leavening reactions.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food: Incorporated into feed premixes to support bone health and development in livestock and companion animals.
• Biodegradable Polymers: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the synthesis of biocompatible and biodegradable plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Fumarate
CAS No.	7718-51-6
Molecular Formula	C4H2CaO4
Molecular Weight	154.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium (E)-2-butenedioate; Fumaric Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium (E)-Butenedioate; Butenedioic Acid (E)-, Calcium Salt (1:1); UNII-2N2998R8XL; NSC 20231
EINECS	231-725-2

Quality Control

Our Calcium Fumarate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. It can be produced to meet various industry standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and pharmaceutical-grade specifications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing for identity, purity, and heavy metal content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your 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 after opening to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white, fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	98.0% - 102.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 3 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol

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