Magnesium Citrate BP
Abstract:
Magnesium citrate is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid in a 1:1 ratio. It is fine white water soluble powder.
Uses/Applications:
Used in the pill form as a magnesium dietary supplement. As a food additive, magnesium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E345.
Identity:
Product Name: Magnesium Citrate
Molecular Formula: Mg3(C6H5O7)2
Molecular Weight: 451.1 g/mol
CAS No.: 3344-18-1
Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, fine, slightly hygroscopic powder. |
| Identification
Test A Test B Test C Test D |
(a)It responds to the test for citrate (b)It responds to the test for magnesium (c) Test for pH- Between 6.0 and 8.5 (d) Loss on drying – not more than 3.5% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%). It dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid |
| pH | Between 6.0 and 8.5 |
| Appearance of Solution | Solution is not more opalescent than reference suspension III and not more intensely colored than reference solutions Y7 or BY6 |
| Oxalates | Not more than 280ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 3.5% |
| Sulfates | Not more than 0.2% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 100ppm |
| Calcium | Not more than 0.2% |
| Assay | Not less than 15.0% and not more than 16.5% of Magnesium (Mg), calculated on dried basis. |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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