levulinic acid calcium salt dihydrate

Independent reference data for levulinic acid calcium salt dihydrate (CAS 5743-49-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Documented uses on record

Used as a calcium supplement; May be used in veterinary medicine in hypocalcemic states; [Merck Index]This new application of calcium is intended for use as a food fortifier, to fortify foods like sauces, condiments, beer, beverages, soft drinks, milk and milk products, soy milk and soy products with calcium nutrition. Calcium levulinate can be used alone, or with calcium lactate, calcium chloride, and other compounds, either for pharmaceutical tablets, capsules, or injections preparation. In essence, calcium levulinate is ultimately a relatively new calcium supplementation option.

Synonyms and trade names

Calcium levulinate dihydrate; 5743-49-7; DTXSID8046539; T6133SO781; DTXCID6026539; RefChem:1080692; Calcium Levulinate; calcium;4-oxopentanoate;dihydrate; Calcium levulinate (1:2) dihydrate; Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-,calcium salt, hydrate (2:1:2); Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, calcium salt (2:1), dihydrate; CAS-5743-49-7; NCGC00166102-01; UNII-T6133SO781; calcium 4-oxopentanoate dihydrate; Calcium levulinate [USP:INN:BAN]

What the public record says

levulinic acid calcium salt dihydrate · CAS 5743-49-7 · C10H18CaO8. UNII T6133SO781. European Pharmacopoeia monograph.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.