Description

Magnesium Salicylate is an organometallic salt derived from salicylic acid, offering a combination of magnesium's benefits with the therapeutic profile of salicylate. This compound is valued for its role as a source of bioavailable magnesium and for its specific pharmacological properties. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for formulating dietary supplements and specific medicinal products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or precursor in the synthesis of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications.
• Dietary Supplements: Used as a magnesium source in mineral supplement formulations, often marketed for supporting bone health, muscle function, and electrolyte balance.
• Topical Analgesics: Incorporated into creams, gels, or ointments for its potential localized pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Veterinary Medicine: Applied in animal health products for similar therapeutic purposes as in human pharmaceuticals.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical and pharmacological research as a standard or reagent for studying salicylate and magnesium interactions.
• Industrial Catalysis: Can act as a catalyst or catalyst component in specific organic synthesis reactions within fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Salicylate
CAS No.	18917-89-0
Molecular Formula	C14H10MgO6
Molecular Weight	298.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Salicylate; Magnesium Disalicylate; Salicylic Acid Magnesium Salt; Magnesium Bis(salicylate); 2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Magnesium Salt; Magnesium 2-Hydroxybenzoate; Magan; Contact for other trade names
EINECS	242-671-7

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Salicylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and regulatory compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgO Content)	20.0% - 22.5%
Assay (as C14H10MgO6)	98.0% - 102.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details
Microbiological Control	Meets standard criteria for oral pharmaceuticals

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