💪 HMB-Ca (Calcium β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate)
Description:
HMB-Ca is the calcium salt form of β-hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid (HMB), a natural metabolite of the amino acid L-Leucine. It is widely recognized as a nutritional supplement for muscle growth, strength enhancement, and recovery. HMB-Ca supports protein synthesis, reduces muscle breakdown, and improves exercise performance. It is stable, easy to absorb, and ideal for sports nutrition formulations.
Chemical Name: Calcium β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate
CAS No.: 135236-72-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈CaO₆
Molecular Weight: 254.32 g/mol
Applications
✅ Sports Nutrition & Fitness: Enhances lean muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
✅ Dietary Supplements: Used in capsules, tablets, and powder blends.
✅ Medical & Health Nutrition: Helps reduce muscle loss in aging adults and clinical nutrition.
✅ Animal Feed Additives: Improves growth rate and feed efficiency in livestock.
Typical Specifications
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay (HMB-Ca) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Calcium Content | 13.0% – 16.0% |
| Moisture | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
Food Grade / Nutrition Grade available.

FAQ
Q: Are you a factory or a trader?
A: We are the manufacture and export of Pharmaceutical Intermediates/Cosmetic Raw Material/Food Additives/Dyestuff/Pigment
Q: When can I get the price?
A: we will quote within 8 hours after we get your inquiry.
Q: What's your MOQ?
A: 25kgs for each items
Q: How long is your delivery time?
A: Within 3 days for stock products. Other production time according to your quantity.
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