MAGNESIUM CITRATE

7779-25-1Y Interactive image CHEBI:131389N ChEMBL2105061N 8605N 231-923-9 24511 RHO26O1T9VY DTXSID301014966 InChI=1S/2C6H8O7.3Mg/c2*7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10;;;/h2*13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12);;;/q;;3*+2/p-6YKey: PLSARIKBYIPYPF-UHFFFAOYSA-HY C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.[Mg+2] Magnesium citratesare metal-organic compounds formed fromcitrateand magnesium ions.‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍ They are salts. One form is the 1:1magnesium preparationinsaltform withcitric acidin a 1:1 ratio (1magnesiumatompercitratemolecule). It contains 11.33% magnesium by weight. Magnesium citrate (sensu lato) is used medicinally as a salinelaxativeand to empty the bowel before major surgery or acolonoscopy. It is available without a prescription, both as a generic and under various brand names. It is also used in the pill form as a magnesiumdietary supplement. As afood additive, magnesium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known asE numberE345.