Description
CALCIUM GLUCONATE is a calcium salt of gluconic acid with the chemical formula C12H22CaO14. It is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. CALCIUM GLUCONATE 98.5% is a high-purity form of the compound, containing 98.5% calcium gluconate and 1.5% other substances. It is commonly used as a mineral supplement to treat calcium deficiencies and as a medication to treat magnesium toxicity and high potassium levels. It is also used in some food and beverage products as a calcium fortifier.