Characteristic
Magnesium citrate is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid in a 1:1 ratio (1 magnesium atom per citrate molecule). The name "magnesium citrate" is ambiguous and sometimes may refer to other salts such as trimagnesium citrate which has a magnesium:citrate ratio of 3:2.
Chemical formula:C6H6MgO7
Molar mass:214.412 g/mol
Appearance:White powder or granules
Solubility in water:20 g/100ml
Application
Magnesium citrate is used to clean stool from the intestines before surgery. It is also used as a laxative for relief of constipation.
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