Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

IUPAC: Tricalcium dicitrate

CAS: 813-94-5

Übersicht

Calcium citrate is a calcium supplement with better absorption on an empty stomach than calcium carbonate. It is also used as a food preservative.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 12 12,0110
Oxygen O 14 15,9990
Calcium Ca 3 40,0780

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×10
2,0%
C
Carbon ×12
28,9%
O
Oxygen ×14
44,9%
Ca
Calcium ×3
24,1%

Verwendung

  • • Calcium supplement
  • • Food preservative (E333)
  • • Water softener

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Absorbed better on an empty stomach compared to calcium carbonate, making it preferred for many patients

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[Ca+2].[Ca+2].[Ca+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
498,43 g/mol
Löslichkeit
0.95 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
497,8948
TPSA
281,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
14
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
29
Complexity
211,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Citrate?
Calcium Citrate (Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Tricalcium dicitrate.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Citrate?
Calcium Citrate has a molar mass of 498.43 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Citrate at room temperature?
Calcium Citrate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Citrate organic or inorganic?
Calcium Citrate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Citrate?
Calcium Citrate (Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Calcium (Ca).