The molecular structure of calcium lactate

Lactate, the formula [CH3CHOHCOO] 2Ca · 5H2O. White granules or powder,
 zinc lactate, slight weathering, soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform. Has a high solubility, dissolution speed, high bioavailability, good taste, is widely used in dairy, beverage, food, health care products and other fields.
Lactate, molecular structure simplified formula [CH3CH (OH) COO] 2Ca · 5H2O. White breeze resistance granules or buffered lactic acid. Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform. Odorless, tasteless. At 120 ℃, crystallization of water lost.