Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate USP Ultrafine Powder
Jost Code: 2535
Synonyms: Citric acid magnesium salt, Trimagnesium dicitrate nonahydrate, tri-Magnesium dicitrate nonahydrate
Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate USP Ultrafine Powder can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used in pharmaceuticals. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating the neuromuscular activity of the heart, converts blood sugar to energy and is necessary for proper calcium and Vitamin C metabolism. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
Mg3(C6H5O7)2 . xH2O
CAS Number
3344-18-1
Molecular Weight
451.1
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
White to off white powder
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/Not a specification)
Mg (as-is): 11.2% - 12.0%
Containers
55 lb/25 kg carton
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
07/14/2021
Identification
Test A
Pass
Test B
Pass
Appearance
Pass
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
LOD
29% maximum
Assay
14.5 - 16.4%
Magnesium (as-is)
Report
pH (5%)
5.0 - 9.0
Chloride
0.05% maximum
Sulfate
0.2% maximum
Iron
200 ppm maximum
Particle Size
Coulter Median
10 μm maximum
Calcium
1.0% maximum
Heavy Metals
50 ppm maximum
Arsenic
3 ppm maximum
Lead
0.5 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
