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Magnesium Citrate

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Magnesium Citrate

Chemical identity

English nameMagnesium Citrate
English synonymsCitric acid magnesium salt;Trimagnesium dicitrate
Chinese name柠檬酸镁
Chinese synonyms枸橼酸镁;柠檬酸镁盐
Chemical categoryFood Acids & Regulators
CAS No.144-23-0
EINECS No.205-623-6
Molecular formulaC6H6MgO7
Molecular weight214.41
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Assay (as Mg) 15.0–16.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤5.0%; pH (5% aqueous solution) 6.0–7.5

Performance characteristics

White powder, soluble in water, good bioavailability of magnesium

Application scenarios

Food magnesium supplement, pharmaceutical laxative, nutritional fortifier