Magnesium Gluconate

Magnesium gluconate is a compound with formula MgC12H22O14. Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, very slightly soluble in methylene chloride. A white to off-white powder. It is the magnesium salt of gluconic acid.

Magnesium Gluconate This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Magnesium is very important for the normal functioning of cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart. Usually, a well-balanced diet provides normal blood levels of Magnesium

Features of Magnesium Gluconate

Applications of Magnesium Gluconate

Calcium Carbonate

Pharmaceuticals

Rubber industry

Cosmetics

Paints

Printing ink

Specification of Magnesium Gluconate Powder

Sr. No.

Parameters

Requirement

1

Description

White free flowing fluffy powder

2

Solubility

Very soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether.

3

Identification

Positive for Magnesium & Gluconates

4

Chloride

Max. 0.05%

5

Lead

Max. 2mg/kg

 

6

Reducing Substance

Max. 1.0%

 

7

Sulfate

Max. 0.05%

 

8

Water

Between 3.0% to 12.0%

 

9

Assay (As C12H22MgO14) calculated on anhydrous basis

98.0% to 102.0

 

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