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Calcium L-lactate pentahydrate

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Synonym(s):

Calcii lactas pentahydricus, L-Lactic acid calcium salt

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Linear Formula:
[CH3CH(OH)COO]2Ca · 5H2O
CAS Number:
5743-47-5
Molecular Weight:
308.29
Beilstein:
4923285
EC Number:
248-953-3
MDL number:
MFCD00287281
UNSPSC Code:
12352107
PubChem Substance ID:
329752111
NACRES:
NA.21

Agency

USP/NF
tested according to Ph. Eur.

Quality Level

100

form

solid

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

SMILES string

[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].C[C@H](O)C(=O)O[Ca]OC(=O)[C@H](C)O

InChI

1S/2C3H6O3.Ca.5H2O/c2*1-2(4)3(5)6;;;;;;/h2*2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);;5*1H2/q;;+2;;;;;/p-2/t2*2-;;;;;;/m00....../s1

InChI key

HPVJXNNKHRNBOY-VFGZHDCSSA-L

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Application

Calcium L-lactate pentahydrate has been used for in vitro maturation (IVM) of horse oocytes. It has also been used as a supplement for medium TCM-199.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Calcium L-lactate also referred to as L-Lactic acid calcium salt or calcii lactas pentahydricus enhances the calcium bioavailability. It is useful in treating calcium deficiencies.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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