Magnesium Citrate 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

Mg₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂ · xH₂O

Mg₃ (C₆ H₅ O₇ )₂ · 11 H₂ O

Mg₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

CAS Number

3344-18-1

Molecular Weight

451.13 (Anhydrous)

Use

Nutrient; Dietary Supplement; Pharmaceuticals

Description

Fine, white powder/ granular

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/NF

Undecahydrate

Anhydrous USP

Powder
Code10301

Granular
Code10302

Granular
Code10303

Powder
Code10304

Granular
Code10305

Assay (as Mg) on dried basis

14.5 - 16.4%

10.91 - 11.57%

14.5 - 16.4%

Heavy Metals (as Pb)

50 ppm max

10 ppm max

50 ppm max

LOD

29% max

28.0 - 32.0%

29% max

Identification

Test A

To Pass Test

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To Pass Test

Test B

To Pass Test

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To Pass Test

PH

5.0 - 9.0

6.0 - 8.5

5.0 - 9.0

Chlorides

0.05% max

10.0-14.0%

0.05% max

Sulfates

0.2% max

0.2% max

0.2% max

Arsenic

3 ppm max

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3 ppm max

Iron

200 ppm max

100 ppm max

100 ppm max

Calcium

1.0% max

0.2% max

0.15% max

OVI

Conforms to USP requirements

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Conforms to USP requirements

Oxalic Acid

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300 ppm max

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Solution Color

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Pass

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Lead

0.2 ppm max

5 ppm max

0.2 ppm max

Magnesium Content
As-Is

11.2 - 12.0 %

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Bulk density

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