13-05696. Magnesium Mandelate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 18937-33-2
Magdelate.
C16H14MgO6; mol wt 326.58.
C 58.84%, H 4.32%, Mg 7.44%, O 29.39%.
Mg[C6H5CH(OH)COO]2.

Properties

White, odorless powder. Stable in air. Slightly sol in cold water; sol in about 250 parts boiling water; insol in alcohol. The aq soln is practically neutral. Dec by acids forming free mandelic acid.

Therapeutic Category

Urinary antiseptic.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.