Magnesium citrate hydrate (Mg3O14C12H10•xH2O)-Powder

Characteristic

 

Magnesium citrate (3:2) (3 magnesium atoms per 2 citrate molecules), also called trimagnesium dicitrate, trimagnesium citrate, or the ambiguous name magnesium citrate. The substance magnesium citrate usually has water molecules attached to it. It is a (hydrated) salt of magnesium and citric acid. It is not very soluble in water and has a bitter taste.It contains 16.2% magnesium by weight.




Chemical formula:C12H10Mg3O14

Molar mass:451.113 g/mol

Appearance:White powder

 


Application

 

Used as a laxative or dietary supplement.