Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
4857-44-7
Standard:
USP,
Treatment and prevention of chronic damage caused by dysregulation of protein metabolism due to renal insufficiency
Calcium bis(2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyrate) is a calcium salt of methionine used in animal nutrition. It serves as an efficient organic mineral source with high bioavailability, synthesized via neutralization of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid with calcium hydroxide. The molecular formula is C10H18CaO6S2.
Store in cool, dry conditions away from moisture to prevent caking. Avoid inhalation of dust; wear respiratory protection during handling. Not intended for human clinical use; strictly regulate dosage in feed formulations to prevent toxicity.