7693-13-2

Name Calcium citrate
CAS 7693-13-2
EINECS(EC#) 231-703-2
Molecular Formula C12H10Ca3O14
Molecular Weight 498.43
MOL File 7693-13-2.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  100 °C (decomp)
InChI InChI=1S/2C6H8O7.3Ca/c2*7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;/h2*13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;/q;;3*+2/p-6
InChIKey FNAQSUUGMSOBHW-UHFFFAOYSA-H
SMILES C1(O)(CC(=O)O[Ca]OC(=O)C1)C(=O)O[Ca]OC(=O)C1(O)CC(=O)O[Ca]OC(=O)C1
Uses
Calcium Citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid which functions as a sequestrant, buffer, and firming agent. it is a white, odorless powder which is slightly soluble in water. it is used as a firming agent for peppers and lima beans and is used to improve the baking properties of flour.
EPA Substance Registry System 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt(7693-13-2)

Safety Data

TSCA  TSCA listed
Hazardous Substances Data 7693-13-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard Information

Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)

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