Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB-Ca), CAS number 135236-72-5, is the calcium salt form of HMB, a naturally occurring metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine. Used as pharmaceutical intermediates, feed additives, etc.
Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | >215°C (dec.) |
| Storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Solubility | Water (Slightly) |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | White |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Stability | Hygroscopic |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H10O3.Ca.2H/c1-5(2,8)3-4(6)7;;;/h8H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7);;; |
| InChIKey | WLJUMPWVUPNXMF-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)C(O)(C)C.[Ca] |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 135236-72-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| HS Code | 2920907090 |



