Magnesium citrate

Product Details

CasNo： 7779-25-1

MF： C6H8O7.xMg

Appearance： powder

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 25kg/bag

Purity： 90%

Basic Information

• Chemical Name: Magnesium Citrate; Magnesium 2 - hydroxy - 1,2,3 - propanetricarboxylate
• Molecular Formula: C12​H10​Mg3​O14​
• Molecular Weight: 613.25
• CAS Number: 7779-25-1
• Properties: It is a white or off - white powder, non - toxic and non - corrosive. It is soluble in dilute acids, slightly soluble in water and ethanol, and is prone to absorb moisture in the air.

Uses

It is used as a food - grade additive, nutrient, and saline laxative. In pharmaceuticals, it plays an important role in regulating the neuromuscular activity of the heart and the conversion of sugar into energy. It is also essential for the metabolism of vitamin C.

Packaging

It is packaged in a polyethylene plastic bag lined with a composite plastic woven bag, with 25 kg per bag.

Storage and Transportation

It should be stored in a dry, ventilated, and clean warehouse. When loading and transporting, it should be handled with care to prevent packaging damage, moisture, and heat. During transportation, it should be protected from rain and moisture and isolated from toxic substances.

Quality Indicators

• Magnesium content (w/%) is 14.5 - 16.4 (USP36 standard)
• Calcium (w/%) ≤ 1
• Iron (w/%) ≤ 0.02
• Arsenic (w/%) ≤ 0.0003
• Chloride (w/%) ≤ 0.05
• Heavy metals (w/%) ≤ 0.005
• Sulfate (w/%) ≤ 0.2
• pH (5% aqueous solution) is 5.0 - 9.0