SHEET /m/calcium-beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate · PubChem CID 9860341 · CAS 135236-72-5 · REV 2026.07
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Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate
from sourceC10H18CaO6 · 274.32 g/mol
What is Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate?
The calcium salt of HMB, the form sold in supplements aimed at preserving muscle in older adults and hard-training athletes. from source
CategoryNutrient
Chemical familyAlcohols
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
CC(C)(CC(=O)[O-])O.CC(C)(CC(=O)[O-])O.[Ca+2]Toxicity & hazards
WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source
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Where Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate leads
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Calcium citrate55% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid52% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Trisodium citrate48% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Potassium citrate48% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Magnesium citrate46% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Propionate40% similar