Title: Strontium Lactate
CAS Registry Number: 29870-99-3
CAS Name: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid strontium salt
Molecular Formula: C6H10O6Sr
Molecular Weight: 265.76
Percent Composition: C 27.12%, H 3.79%, O 36.12%, Sr 32.97%
Line Formula: (CH3CHOHCOO)2Sr
Literature References: Acute toxicity: K. W. Cochran
et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 1, 637 (1950).
Derivative Type: Trihydrate
Trademarks: Strontolac (Wyeth)
Properties: White, odorless, granular powder. Loses its water of crystn at 120°. Sol in 3 parts water, 0.5 part boiling water; slightly sol in alcohol. The aq soln is practically neutral. LD50 i.p. in rats: 900 mg/kg (Cochran).
Toxicity data: LD50 i.p. in rats: 900 mg/kg (Cochran)
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.