Magnesium Aspartate (Dihydrate) EP/BP
| Product Name: | Magnesium Aspartate (Dihydrate) EP/BP |
| Product Formula: | C8H12MgN2O8.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 324.5 |
| CAS Number: | 72231-13-1 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals. | EP/BP |
| 2 | Solubility | Freely soluble in water. | EP/BP |
| 3 | Identification : A. Specific optical rotation (anhydrous substance) B. Thin-layer chromatography C. Reaction of magnesium |
+20.5° to +23.0° Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Clear and colorless | EP/BP |
| 5 | pH | 6.0 to 8.0 | EP/BP |
| 6 | Specific optical rotation (anhydrous substance) | +20.5° to +23.0° | EP/BP |
| 7 | Ninhydrin - positive substances | Shall pass the test | EP/BP |
| 8 | Chloride | Not more than 200 ppm | EP/BP |
| 9 | Sulfate | Not more than 500 ppm | EP/BP |
| 10 | Ammonium | Not more than 200 ppm | EP/BP |
| 11 | Iron | Not more than 50 ppm | EP/BP |
| 12 | Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm | EP/BP |
| 13 | Water | 10.0% - 14.0% | EP/BP |
| 14 | Assay as C8H12MgN2O8 (On anhydrous substance) | 98.0% - 102.0% | EP/BP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
