Magnesium Gluconate can be used as a dietary supplement 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.

Chemical Data

Chemical Formula

C₁₂H₂₂MgO₁₄ . xH₂O*  
*The USP water specification covers the range from monohydrate to trihydrate.

CAS Number

3632-91-5

Molecular Weight

414.6 (Anhydrous)

Use

Nurtrient; Dietary Supplement; Pharmaceuticals

Description

white / off-white powder

Containers

25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag

Storage

Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers

Chemical Specifications

USP Powder
Code30401

USP Granular
Code30402

Identification

Test A

To Pass Test

To Pass Test

Test B

To Pass Test

To Pass Test

Assay

98.0-102.0%

98.0 -102.0%

Arsenic (as As)

3 ppm max

3 ppm max

Chloride

0.05% max

0.07% max

Heavy Metals

0.002% max

0.002% max

OVI

Meets USP Requirements

Meets USP Requirements

pH (1 in 20)

6.0 – 7.8

6.0 - 7.8

Reducing Substances

1.0% max

1.0% max

Sulfate

0.05% max

0.05% max

Water

3.0 – 12.0%

3.0 – 12.0%

Magnesium Content

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Conforms

Anhydrous Basis

5.7 – 6.0%

5.7 – 6.0%

Dihydrate

5.0 – 5.5%

5.0 – 5.5%

As - Is

5.0 – 5.5%

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Lead

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0.1 ppm max

Bulk density (Loose)

According to Customer Requirements

Particle Size

According to Customer Requirements

Microbial limits
Total Plate Count               NMT 1000cfu/g      E. Coli                                  Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts    NMT 300cfu/g        Salmonella                         Negative
Total Coliform Count         NMT 10cfu/g          Staphylococcus Aureus    Negative