5672. Magnesium Lactate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 18917-93-6
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid magnesium salt.
C6H10MgO6; mol wt 202.45.
C 35.60%, H 4.98%, Mg 12.01%, O 47.42%.
(CH3CHOHCOO)2Mg.

Derivative

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.

Therapeutic Category

Cathartic.

Keywords

Laxative/Cathartic