Vitamin C Magnesium L-Ascorbate
(+)-Magnesium L-ascorbate >=90% (T), (+)-MAGNESIUM L-ASCORBATE 90+%, ASCORBIC ACID MAGNESIUM SALT, L- (MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE)(RG), L-Ascorbic acid, magnesium salt (2:1)
- CAS
- 15431-40-0
- EC
- 239-442-6
- Sectors
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Food & Nutrition
Vitamin C Magnesium L-Ascorbate (CAS 15431-40-0) is the magnesium salt of L-ascorbic acid, a non-acidic Vitamin C source that presents as a white to faintly beige powder and combines a bioavailable form of Vitamin C with a mineral co-component in a single compound, serving nutraceutical, food, and pharmaceutical formulations. As a non-acidic Vitamin C source, it is suited to formulations where gastric tolerability is a consideration. SoleChem supplies it in Food Grade and Pharma Grade, serving nutraceutical, food, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C6H8O6.1/2Mg |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 374.54 g/mol |
| Form | powder |
| Color | white to faintly beige |
| Odor | Odorless or almost odorless. |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Pharma Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Vitamin C Magnesium L-Ascorbate
Applications
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements: Vitamin C source; listed under EU Directive 2002/46/EC
- Food & Nutrition: Antioxidant in functional foods requiring buffered low-acidity ascorbate
- Pharmaceuticals: Non-irritating ascorbate in oral solid-dose and effervescent preparations
- Cosmetics: Stabilised Vitamin C derivative providing topical antioxidant activity
- Animal Feed: Buffered Vitamin C supplement for compound feed and premixes
Safety & Risks
Not classified under GHS; low-hazard profile. Standard PPE (gloves, eye protection, dust mask) recommended for powder handling. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct light.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg drums or fibre cartons; 1–5 kg bags available for small lots. Store cool and dry.