Magnesium Citrate Powder | CAS 3344-18-1
Magnesium Citrate is a magnesium salt of citric acid widely used as a nutritional fortifier and dietary supplement ingredient. It provides a readily available source of magnesium and is commonly used in tablets, capsules, powders, functional beverages, and other fortified food and nutrition products.
Description
Magnesium Citrate
| Product Name | Magnesium Citrate |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Trimagnesium Dicitrate |
| Synonyms | Magnesium Citrate, Trimagnesium Citrate, Magnesium Dicitrate |
| CAS Registry Number | 3344-18-1 |
| E-Number | E345(i) |
| EINECS No. | 222-093-9 |
| INCI Name | Magnesium Citrate |
| Chemical Formula | C12H10Mg3O14 |
| Molecular Mass | 451.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | White or almost white fine powder |
| Typical Purity | 92.8% – 102.1% (as anhydrous trimagnesium dicitrate) |
| Packaging | Paper bags, PE-lined bags, or customized packaging |
| Net Weight | 25 kg (customizable) |
Product Introduction
Magnesium citrate powder is a white to off-white powder with CAS number 3344-18-1, combining magnesium with citric acid for high bioavailability and water solubility. This essential mineral is used as a nutrient source in fortified foods, dietary supplements, and electrolyte formulations. Bluewise supplies magnesium citrate powder for ingredient formulation and bulk sourcing. Its high solubility makes it suitable for beverage and liquid applications, while its laxative properties should be considered in formulation design.
Applications
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Dietary Supplements: Provides highly absorbable magnesium for tablets, capsules, powders and electrolyte formulations.
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Beverage Fortification: Used as a soluble magnesium source in functional beverages, electrolyte drinks and fortified waters.
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Nutrient Premixes: Incorporated into mineral blends for food and supplement manufacturing.
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Nutrition Powders: Used as a magnesium source in meal replacement powders and sports nutrition products.
