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CALCIUM CITRATE

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3)

CALCIUM CITRATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 813-94-5
CAS 813-94-5PubChem CID 13136

Tricalcium Citrate

Calcium citrate is a salt typically used as a source of calcium in a variety of over the counter supplements. DrugBank

IUPAC name
tricalcium bis(2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate)
Molecular formula
C12H10Ca3O14
Molecular weight
498.4 g/mol
Exact mass
497.8948275 Da
Topological polar surface area
281.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
14
Covalent units
5
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Calcium citrateTricalcium dicitrateAcicontralCalcitrateCitricalCalcium citrate, tribasicCitracalTribasic calcium citrate
16 more reported names
CalcimaxCitric acid, calcium salt (2:3)INS NO.333(III)tricalcium citrate tetrahydrateINS-333(III)Calcium (as citrate)1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3)Calcium 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate (3:2)E-333(III)2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid calcium salt (2:3)CHEBI:190513Tricalcium dicitrate tetrahydrateCalcemin AdvanceCalcium CitratesCitrate, CalciumCitrates, Calcium
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CALCIUM CITRATE

INCI name

CALCIUM CITRATE

Description

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
32319
Imported identity
CALCIUM CITRATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
BUFFERING
Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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Additional official and scientific sources

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How CALCIUM CITRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CALCIUM CITRATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CALCIUM CITRATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CALCIUM CITRATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CALCIUM CITRATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 813-94-5 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for CALCIUM CITRATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for CALCIUM CITRATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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