Magnesium Gluconate USP/FCC Low HM Granular
Jost Code: 2587
Synonyms: D-Gluconic acid hemimagnesium salt, D-Gluconic acid magnesium salt
Chemical Formula
C12H22MgO14 · xH2O*
*The USP water specification covers the range from monohydrate to trihydrate.
CAS Number
3632-91-5
Molecular Weight
414.6 (Anhydrous)
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
White to off white granules
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/Not a specification)
Mg (anhydrous): 5.7% - 6.0%
Containers
55 lb/25 kg carton
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
06/01/2022
Identification
Test A
Pass
Test B
Pass
Appearance
White/granular
Residual Solvents
Conforms to USP
Water
3.0 - 12.0%
Assay
98.0 - 102.0%
pH (5%)
6.0 - 7.8
Reducing Substances
1.0% maximum
Magnesium Content
5.1% - 5.8%
Chloride
0.05% maximum
Sulfate
0.05% maximum
Particle Size
Mesh Thru 20
90.0% minimum
Mesh On 80
75.0% minimum
Heavy Metals
20 ppm maximum
Lead
1 ppm maximum
Cadmium
1 ppm maximum
Arsenic
1 ppm maximum
Mercury
0.1 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
