Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Anhydrous, USP/EP Granular
Jost Code: 2550
Synonyms: Citric acid magnesium salt, Trimagnesium dicitrate anhydrous, tri-Magnesium dicitrate anhydrous
Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Anhydrous, USP/EP Granular 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
CAS Number
3344-18-1
Molecular Weight
451.1
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
White to off white granular
Containers
55 lb/25 kg carton
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
07/15/2021
Identification
Test A (EP): Citrate
Pass
Test B (EP): Mg
Pass
Test A (USP): Mg
Pass
Test B (USP): Citrate
Pass
Appearance of Solution
Pass
LOD (EP)
3.5% maximum
LOD (USP)
2.0% maximum
Assay (EP)
15.0% - 16.5%
Assay (USP)
14.5 - 16.4%
Magnesium (as-is)
Report
pH (5%)
6.0 - 8.5
Chloride
0.05% maximum
Iron
100 ppm maximum
Sulfate
0.2% maximum
Calcium
0.2% maximum
Oxalate
280 ppm maximum
Heavy Metals
10 ppm maximum
Arsenic
3 ppm maximum
Lead
3 ppm maximum
Cadmium
1 ppm maximum
Mercury
0.1 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
