Magnesium Pidolate EP/BP
| Product Name: | Magnesium Pidolate EP/BP |
| Product Formula: | C10H12N2O6Mg |
| Molecular Weight: | 280.5 |
| CAS Number: | 62003-27-4 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Amorphous, white or almost white powder, hygroscopic. | EP/BP |
| 2 | Solubility | Very soluble in water, soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in methylene chloride | EP/BP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Thin-layer chromatography B. Reaction of magnesium |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | Appearance of the solution | Clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution B8 | EP/BP |
| 5 | pH | 5.5 - 7.0 | EP/BP |
| 6 | Specific optical rotation (Anhydrous Substance) | -23.3° to -26.5° | EP/BP |
| 7 | Related Substances Impurity B Unspecified Impurities Total of other Impurities Disregard Limit Impurity A |
Max. 1.0% Max. 0.10% Max. 0.5% Max. 0.05% Max. 0.6 % |
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| 8 | Chlorides | Max. 500 ppm | EP/BP |
| 9 | Nitrates | Max. 200 ppm | EP/BP |
| 10 | Sulphates | Max. 0.1 % | EP/BP |
| 11 | Arsenic | Max. 2 ppm | EP/BP |
| 12 | Iron | Max. 200 ppm | EP/BP |
| 13 | Heavy Metals | Max. 20 ppm | EP/BP |
| 14 | Water | Max. 8.0 %. | EP/BP |
| 15 | Assay as Magnesium (On Anhydrous substance) | 8.49 % - 8.84 % | 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.
