Trimagnesium dicitrate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

184 °C

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent). It dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid.

form 

Powder

color 

White to off-white

Odor

Odorless

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water.

Merck 

14,5663

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H8O7.Mg.2H/c7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;/h13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;

InChIKey

RCMPDQYZJPTTFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(O)(C(=O)O)(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O.[Mg]

LogP

-1.721 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

3344-18-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

RTECS 

TZ8552900

TSCA 

Yes

Trimagnesium dicitrate Usage And Synthesis

Description

Trimagnesium dicitrate is a high-purity magnesium salt, it is primarily utilized as a Magnesium source in food products, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals.

Chemical Properties

White or slightly yellow granules powder

Uses

Trimagnesium Dicitrate is used in the preparation of Cyclopentadiene Magnesium Ferrite nanomaterial. As a versatile compound, it is primarily utilized as a magnesium source in food products, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Its anhydrous form offers distinct advantages, such as low moisture content, making it especially stable and suitable for sensitive formulations.

Definition

ChEBI: Trimagnesium dicitrate is a magnesium salt composed of magnesium and citrate ions in a 3:2 ratio. It has a role as a laxative. It contains a citrate(3-).

Biological Functions

Trimagnesium dicitrate(3344-18-1) is an organic magnesium salt formed by the combination of three magnesium ions with two citrate ions, with the chemical formula Mg(C₆H₅O₇)₂. The magnesium content is approximately 16%. It primarily absorbs water in the intestines through osmosis, simultaneously facilitating the uptake of magnesium ions into the body alongside water. This absorption process is relatively indirect. Trimagnesium dicitrate is commonly used to relieve constipation, empty the bowels (such as for preoperative preparation), and may help improve digestive function, prevent kidney stones, and regulate electrolyte balance. ​

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

References

[1] C WILIMZIG. Increase in magnesium plasma level after orally administered trimagnesium dicitrate.[J]. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1996, 49 4: 317-323. DOI:10.1007/BF00226334.
[2] ADDITIVES E P F, NUTRIENT SOURCES ADDED TO FOOD (ANS). Safety of trimagnesium dicitrate anhydrous (TMDC) to be used as a food additive in food supplements in solid and chewable forms[C]//14 11. 2016. DOI:10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4599.

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