Compound Q&A
How is Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate (CAS: 5743-47-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
Calcium lactate pentahydrate is typically synthesized by reacting calcium hydroxide with lactic acid. The reaction is conducted in water, and the resulting product is crystallized and dried to obtain the pentahydrate form. Catalysts are not typically required, and the process is performed at ambient temperature with good yields.
About
CAS No
5743-47-5
English Name
Calcium Lactate Pentahydrate
Molecular Formula
C6H20CaO11
Molecular Weight
148.171 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(=O)[O-])O.CC(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.O.O.O.[Ca+2]
InChIKey
JCFHGKRSYPTRSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
