Product Name: Magnesium citrate
Synonyms: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-,magnesiumsalt;2,3-propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-magnesiumsalt;MAGNESIUM CITRATE;MAGNESIUM CITRATE DIBASIC;MAGNESIUM CITRATE, FCC/NF (10.5-13.5 AS MAGNESIUM);Citric acid magnesium salt;2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid/magnesium,(1:x) salt;magnesium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
CAS: 7779-25-1
MF: C12H10Mg3O14
MW: 451.11
EINECS: 231-923-9
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Mol File: 7779-25-1.mol
Magnesium citrate Structure
Magnesium citrate Chemical Properties
Water Solubility 20g/100mL H2O (20°C) [CRC10]
CAS DataBase Reference 7779-25-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, magnesium salt (7779-25-1)
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Magnesium citrate Usage And Synthesis
Description Magnesium citrate , a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid, is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy. It is available without a prescription, both as a generic or under the brand name Citromag or Citroma. It is also used in pill form as a magnesium dietary supplement. The magnesium content of magnesium citrate corresponds to about 11 % by mass.
As a food additive, magnesium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E345.
Chemical Properties White crystalline powder
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