| Agent Name | Calcium citrate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 813-94-5 |
| Formula | C6-H8-O7.xCa |
| Major Category | Other Uses |
| Synonyms | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt; Citric acid, calcium salt; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Food Additives |
| Description | Tetrahydrate: White odorless solid; [HSDB] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as emulsifier, sequestering agent, and acidity regulator in foods; Also used to make citric acid, remove sulfur compounds from waste gases, and to treat scours in mammals; [HSDB] |
| Comments | Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; [HSDB] See "Tricalcium citrate." See "Calcium." |
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Agent Name
Calcium citrate
CAS Number
813-94-5
Formula
C6-H8-O7.xCa
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt; Citric acid, calcium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Food Additives
Description
Tetrahydrate: White odorless solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as emulsifier, sequestering agent, and acidity regulator in foods; Also used to make citric acid, remove sulfur compounds from waste gases, and to treat scours in mammals; [HSDB]
Comments
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; [HSDB] See "Tricalcium citrate." See "Calcium."
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.