Title: Magnesium Lactate
CAS Registry Number: 18917-93-6
CAS Name: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid magnesium salt
Molecular Formula: C6H10MgO6
Molecular Weight: 202.45
Percent Composition: C 35.60%, H 4.98%, Mg 12.01%, O 47.42%
Line Formula: (CH3CHOHCOO)2Mg
Derivative Type: Trihydrate
Properties: White cryst, very bitter powder. One gram dissolves in 25 ml cold water, 3.5 ml boiling water; slightly sol in alcohol. The aq soln is slightly acid.
Therap-Cat: Cathartic.
Keywords: Laxative/Cathartic. |