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Magnesium Caprylate Dihydrate

Magnesium Caprylate Dihydrate (CAS 3386-57-0) is the magnesium salt of caprylic acid (octanoic acid, C8) in its dihydrate crystal form, also referred to as Magnesium Octanoate Dihydrate or Magnesium Octoate. It combines a medium-chain fatty acid with elemental magnesium in a single ingredient, supplied as a white to off-white powder. It is used as a mineral-supply ingredient in dietary supplement and functional food formulations.

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Magnesium Caprylate Dihydrate (CAS 3386-57-0) is the magnesium salt of caprylic acid (octanoic acid, C8) in its dihydrate crystal form, also referred to as Magnesium Octanoate Dihydrate or Magnesium Octoate. It combines a medium-chain fatty acid with elemental magnesium in a single ingredient, supplied as a white to off-white powder. It is used as a mineral-supply ingredient in dietary supplement and functional food formulations.

Technical Overview

Magnesium Caprylate Dihydrate – CAS 3386-57-0

CAPRYLIC ACID MAGNESIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE

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CAS Number

3386-57-0

Category

Mineral

Molecular Formula

C16H34MgO6

Molecular Weight

346.74 g/mol

CBNumber

CB7148112

MDL Number

MFCD06411583

Therapeutic Class

Magnesium supplement

Synonyms

Octanoic acid, magnesium salt,Caprylic acid magnesium salt,Magnesium octanoate dihydrate,Dioctanoic acid magnesium salt,Magnesium caprylate dihydrate,Magnesium octoate

Description

Magnesium Caprylate Dihydrate (CAS 3386-57-0) is the magnesium salt of caprylic acid (octanoic acid, C8) in its dihydrate crystal form, also referred to as Magnesium Octanoate Dihydrate or Magnesium Octoate. It combines a medium-chain fatty acid with elemental magnesium in a single ingredient, supplied as a white to off-white powder. It is used as a mineral-supply ingredient in dietary supplement and functional food formulations.

Applications

  • Dietary supplements
  • Nutritional formulations
  • Functional foods
  • Food applications
  • Direct compression applications

Specifications

Appearance
White to off-white powder
Loss on Drying
≤5.0%
Calcium
≤1.0%
Chloride
≤0.05%
Sulfate
≤0.20%
Acetic Acid
≤0.10%
Heavy Metals
≤0.005%
Lead
≤3 ppm
Arsenic
≤1 ppm
Cadmium
≤1 ppm
Mercury
≤0.1 ppm
Iron
≤0.002%
Total Plate Count
≤1,000 CFU/g
Yeasts & Molds
≤100 CFU/g
E. coli
Negative
Salmonella
Negative
Staphylococcus aureus
Negative
Magnesium Content
7.0–8.5%
Magnesium Octoate Assay (dry basis)
≥98.0%

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