Magnesium Carbonate is an inorganic magnesium salt used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and industrial applications. It is available in different forms, including anhydrous, hydrated and basic hydrated magnesium carbonate.
Anhydrous Magnesium Carbonate has CAS Number 546-93-0, molecular formula MgCO3, and molecular weight 84.31 g/mol. The exact form and grade should be confirmed according to the intended pharmaceutical or industrial application.
Magnesium Carbonate is generally a white to off-white inorganic solid. It is practically insoluble in water and reacts with dilute acids with effervescence. Pharmaceutical-grade Magnesium Carbonate is characterized according to applicable pharmacopoeial and manufacturer specifications.
Depending on the specification, Magnesium Carbonate may be supplied as basic hydrated or normal hydrated magnesium carbonate. The composition and molecular weight can vary between these forms.
Magnesium Carbonate is an inorganic carbonate salt of magnesium. The anhydrous form has the chemical formula MgCO3 and molecular weight 84.31 g/mol. Hydrated and basic forms have different compositions, so the specific form should be clearly defined in the product specification and Certificate of Analysis.
Swapproop Drugs and Pharmaceuticals supports the sourcing and supply of Magnesium Carbonate for qualified pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, formulation development and industrial requirements.
Magnesium Carbonate can be evaluated according to applicable customer, pharmacopoeial and manufacturer specifications. Technical documentation, product specifications, Certificate of Analysis and commercial details can be requested according to the intended application.
Anhydrous Magnesium Carbonate has CAS Number 546-93-0, molecular formula MgCO3, and molecular weight 84.31 g/mol. Pharmaceutical Magnesium Carbonate may be supplied in hydrated or basic hydrated forms according to the applicable product specification.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Identification | IR & HPLC compliant |
| Assay (HPLC) | 98.0% – 102.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 1.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| pH (1% Solution) | 4.0 – 6.0 |
| Individual Impurity | NMT 0.5% |
| Total Impurities | NMT 1.0% |
| Water Content | NMT 1.0% |