Agent Name | Calcium citrate |
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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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