C10H18CaO6
274.32 g/mol
Food AdditiveWarning
Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate
CAS135236-72-5
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Dietary supplement for muscle health
Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate is a salt form of beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyric acid (HMB), a naturally occurring substance in the human body. It is used as a dietary supplement to support muscle health, including promoting muscle growth, reducing exercise-induced muscle damage, and helping preserve lean mass during aging or muscle-wasting conditions.
Dietary supplement for muscle size and strength gainsNutritional support for muscle preservation in age-related muscle lossIngredient in medical foods for wound healing and muscle wasting
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CAS 135236-72-5
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Referencestereoisomer of
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
calcium bis(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoate)
InChIKey
WLJUMPWVUPNXMF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
CC(C)(CC(=O)[O-])O.CC(C)(CC(=O)[O-])O.[Ca+2]
Synonyms (16)
- CA-HMB
- Calcium HMB
- Calcium HMB monohydrate
- HMB-Ca monohydrate
- calcium hydroxymethylbutyrate