Magnesium Gluconate is partially soluble in water and is widely accepted by the pharma industry to use in drugs for treating low magnesium levels in blood. The mineral is also added to supplementary products.
Molecular Formula – C12H26MgO16
Molecular Weight – 450.629 gm/mol
CAS No – 59625-89-7
Shelf Life – 36 months
# | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
1. | Description | Off-white powder. |
2. | Solubility | Partially soluble in water. |
3. | Identification | Positive for Magnesium & Glycine. |
4. | pH of 1% w/v suspension | 7.50 – 10.50 |
5. | Loss on Drying (at 105°C till constant weight) | NMT 5.0% w/w. |
6. | Arsenic | NMT 3 ppm. |
7. | Heavy Metals (as Lead) | NMT 10 ppm. |
8. | Magnesium Content (On Dried Basis) | NLT 22.0% w/w. |
Category | Description |
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Drug | Magnesium Gluconate is used in drugs to treat low magnesium levels in blood. |
Supplements | It is added to supplementary food products. |