Magnesium Pidolate BP
Abstract:
Magnesium pidolate, the magnesium salt of pidolic acid (pyroglutamic acid). It occurs as a amorphous, white or almost white powder, hygroscopic.
Uses/Applications:
is a mineral supplement, which contains 8.664% magnesium w/w.
Identity:
Molecular Formula: C10H12N2O6Mg
Molecular Weight: 280.5 g/mol
CAS No.: 62003-27-4
General Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a amorphous, white or almost white powder, hygroscopic. |
| Identification
Test A Test B |
(a) Thin layer chromatography. (b) Specified test. The solution gives the reaction of magnesium |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in methylene chloride. |
| Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and not more intensely colored than reference solution. |
| pH | Between 5.5 to 7.0 |
| Specific optical rotation | Between -23.3 to -26.5 (anhydrous substances) |
| Related substances
-Impurity B -Unspecified impurities -Total of other impurities -Disregard limit |
Not more than 1% Not more than 0.10% Not more than 0.5% Not more than 0.05% |
| Impurity A | Not more than 0.6% |
| Chlorides | Not more than 500 ppm |
| Nitrates | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Sulphates | Not more than 0.1% |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Water | Not more than 8.0% |
| Assay | Not less than 8.49% and more than 8.84% of Mg(anhydrous substance) |
| Impurity A | It occurs as a amorphous, white or almost white powder, hygroscopic. |
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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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
