Description

Magnesium Pyruvate is an important organic magnesium salt that combines the essential mineral magnesium with the key metabolic intermediate pyruvate. This compound matters for its role in supporting energy metabolism and cellular function, offering a bioavailable source of both components. Industries that need it include manufacturers of high-performance nutraceuticals, specialized pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced research institutions focused on metabolic pathways.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulation: Used as a key ingredient in magnesium and energy-support supplements, capitalizing on the synergistic roles of magnesium and pyruvate in ATP production and muscle function.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the development of medications targeting metabolic disorders or magnesium deficiency.
• Sports Nutrition & Performance Products: Incorporated into formulations aimed at enhancing endurance, reducing fatigue, and improving recovery times for athletes.
• Biochemical Research & Cell Culture: Utilized in laboratory settings as a component of metabolic study buffers or cell culture media to investigate energy pathways.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Actives: Potential application in skincare products for its role in cellular energy, which may support skin vitality and repair.
• Food Fortification (where approved): Used to enrich functional foods and beverages with bioavailable magnesium.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Pyruvate
CAS No.	18983-79-4
Molecular Formula	C6H6MgO6 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 174.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium 2-oxopropanoate; Pyruvic acid, magnesium salt; Magnesium α-ketopropionate; Magnesium 2-oxopropionate; Magnesium pyroracemate; Magtien (potential trade name); Bio-Mag Pyruvate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Pyruvate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbiological parameters are available upon request. We can tailor quality standards to meet specific requirements, including those for nutraceutical (FCC) or pharmaceutical (USP/EP) applications.

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 opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgPyruvate)	≥ 98.0 %
Magnesium Content	13.5 - 14.5 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

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