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Calcium gluconate



Calcium gluconate
IUPAC name calcium (2R,3S,4R,5R)- 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 9290
SMILES C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O. C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[Ca+2]
Properties
Molecular formula C12H22CaO14
Molar mass 430.373
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Calcium gluconate is a mineral supplement. It is the form of calcium most widely used in the treatment of hypocalcemia.

Treatment of HF burns

Gel preparations of calcium gluconate are used on hydrofluoric acid burns.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ el Saadi MS, Hall AH, Hall PK, Riggs BS, Augenstein WL, Rumack BH (1989). "Hydrofluoric acid dermal exposure". Vet Hum Toxicol 31 (3): 243–7. PMID 2741315.
  2. ^ Roblin I, Urban M, Flicoteau D, Martin C, Pradeau D (2006). "Topical treatment of experimental hydrofluoric acid skin burns by 2.5% calcium gluconate". J Burn Care Res 27 (6): 889–94. doi:10.1097/01.BCR.0000245767.54278.09. PMID 17091088.

See also

  • Calcium lactate gluconate
 
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