Trimagnesium dicitrate

Trimagnesium dicitrate (CAS 3344-18-1), also known as magnesium citrate, is the trimagnesium salt of citric acid.

Where is Trimagnesium dicitrate used?

• Dietary supplements and functional foods: bioavailable magnesium source and pH buffer
• Pharmaceuticals: active ingredient in laxative formulations and magnesium source in oral solid dosage forms
• Food processing: stabilises sensitive ingredients by sequestering trace metal ions, preventing oxidation or discoloration
• Personal care: chelating agent in rinse-off and leave-on products, improving preservative efficacy and controlling mineral interference from hard water
• It functions as a pH buffer, chelating agent, and mineral fortification source in finished formulations.

Good to know: Food-grade (FCC), USP, and Ph. Eur. specifications support use in regulated pharmaceutical and food applications.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk quantities typically in 25 kg bags
• Documentation packages suited to GMP procurement requirements