Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate USP Fine Granular
Jost Code: 2542
Synonyms: Citric acid magnesium salt, Trimagnesium dicitrate nonahydrate, tri-Magnesium dicitrate nonahydrate
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. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
Mg3(C6H5O7)2 · xH2O
CAS Number
3344-18-1
Molecular Weight
451.13 (Anhydrous)
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
White/Off White Fine Granular
Containers
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
07/05/2011
Assay (as Mg) on dried basis
14.5-16.4%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
50 ppm maximum
LOD
29% maximum
Identification
97.5% - 100.5%
Test A
Pass test
Test B
Pass test
pH
5.0-9.0
Lead
0.5 ppm maximum
Chlorides
0.05% maximum
Sulfates
0.2% maximum
Arsenic
3 ppm maximum
Iron
200 ppm maximum
Calcium
1.0% maximum
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP requirements
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu / gram maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
100 cfu / gram maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
Magnesium Content
As-Is
11.2 – 12.0 %
