Magnesium Citrate, Anhydrous EP
| Product Name: | Magnesium Citrate, Anhydrous EP |
| Product Formula: | Mg3(C6H5O7)2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 451.1 |
| CAS Number: | 3344-18-1 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White or almost white, fine, slightly hygroscopic powder | EP |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 %). It dissolves in dil. HCl. | EP |
| 3 | Identification : A. Reaction of citrates B. Reaction of magnesium C. pH D. Loss on drying |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test 6.0 - 8.5 Max. 3.5 % |
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| 4 | Appearance of solution | Not more opalescent than reference suspension III and not more intensely coloured than reference solutions Y7 or BY6 | EP |
| 5 | pH | 6.0 - 8.5 | EP |
| 6 | Oxalates | Max. 280 ppm | EP |
| 7 | Sulphates | Max. 0.2 % | EP |
| 8 | Calcium | Max. 0.2 % | EP |
| 9 | Iron | Max. 100 ppm | EP |
| 10 | Heavy metals | Max. 10 ppm | EP |
| 11 | Loss on drying | Max. 3.5 % | EP |
| 12 | Assay as Magnesium (On dried substance) | 15.0 % - 16.5 % | EP |
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.
