Calcium lactate gluconate

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Calcium lactate gluconate
IUPAC name calcium; 2-hydroxypropanoate; (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
Identifiers
CAS number [11116-97-5]
PubChem 92237
SMILES CC(C(=O)[O-])O.C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[Ca+2]
Properties
Molecular formula C9H16CaO10
Molar mass 324.295
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Calcium lactate gluconate also known as GLOCAL is a soluble salt often used in effervescent calcium tablets. Its chemical formula is Ca5(C3H5O3)6.(C6H11O7)4.2H2O. It was first developed by Sandoz, Switzerland. Calcium lactate gluconate is currently a premium salt in the rapidly growing functional and fortified food industry due to its excellent solubility and neutral taste. Calcium lactate gluconate can be used to help neutralize HF (hydrofluoric acid) poisoning.