Magnesium Gluconate USP
| Product Name: | Magnesium Gluconate USP |
| Product Formula: | C12 H22 MgO14. 2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 450.64 |
| CAS Number: | 59625-89-7 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Colorless crystals or white powder or granules. Is odorless and tasteless | USP |
| 2 | Solubility | Freely soluble in water; Very slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether | USP |
| 3 | Identification : A. Test for Magnesium B. Test for Gluconate |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | pH | Between 6.0 and 7.8 | USP |
| 5 | Water | Between 3.0 % - 12.0% | USP |
| 6 | Chlorides | Not more than 0.05% | USP |
| 7 | Sulphates | Not more than 0.05% | USP |
| 8 | Heavy metals | Not more than 0.002% | USP |
| 9 | Reducing substances | Not more than 1.0% | USP |
| 10 | Assay as C12 H22 MgO14 (On anhydrous basis) | 98.0 % - 102.0 % | USP |
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.
