Description

Trimagnesium Dicitrate is a magnesium salt of citric acid, known for its high bioavailability and neutral taste. This compound serves as a vital source of essential magnesium in various nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the dietary supplement, food fortification, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a well-tolerated and effective magnesium ingredient.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: As a key active ingredient in magnesium capsules, tablets, and powder blends.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich functional foods, sports nutrition products, and beverages with bioavailable magnesium.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed in antacid formulations and as a magnesium source in electrolyte replacement therapies.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a buffering agent and skin-conditioning ingredient in creams and lotions.
• Industrial Applications: Acts as a catalyst or intermediate in certain chemical synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimagnesium Dicitrate
CAS No.	3344-18-1
Molecular Formula	C12H10Mg3O14
Molecular Weight	451.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Citrate Tribasic; Trimagnesium Citrate; Citric Acid, Trimagnesium Salt; Magnesium Citrate Anhydrous; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid, Magnesium Salt (3:2); EINECS 222-093-9; Magnebind® (Trade Name)
EINECS	222-093-9

Quality Control

Our Trimagnesium Dicitrate is produced under strict quality management systems. It can be manufactured to meet various standards, including Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade specifications, ensuring suitability for food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as MgO)	15.0% - 16.5%
pH (5% solution)	6.5 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.