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Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate USP

Price: £17.95
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Friday the 30th January 2026*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
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  • Food and Beverage Fortification
  • Pharmaceutical Formulations
  • Laboratory Applications

What is Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate USP? Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate is a white, odourless powder used primarily as a magnesium supplement and food additive. It is the hydrated, tribasic form of magnesium citrate and complies with USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards for pharmaceutical and food-grade use. This compound is formed from magnesium and citric acid and contains three magnesium ions per citrate molecule, offering a high elemental magnesium content.

Shipped from UK Facility: Our Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate USP is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Food and Beverage Fortification
Used as a magnesium source in fortified foods and dietary supplements, particularly in products aimed at addressing magnesium deficiency.

Pharmaceutical Formulations
Incorporated into tablet and powder formulations as an active ingredient or excipient, offering a bioavailable source of magnesium.

Laboratory Applications
Used in analytical chemistry and formulation development where precise magnesium content is required.

Meets the requirements of USP

  • Assay (Mg): 14.5-16.4%
  • Molecular Formula: C12H10Mg3O14 · xH2O
  • Molecular Weight: 451.13 (anhydrous)
  • pH (5% in water): 5.0 - 9.0
  • Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.05%
  • Sulphate (SO4): ≤ 0.2%
  • Iron (Fe): ≤ 200ppm
  • Arsenic (As): ≤ 3ppm
  • Calcium (Ca): ≤ 1.0%
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 50ppm
  • Lead (Pb): ≤ 0.5ppm
  • Loss on Drying: ≤ 29.0%

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