- Product Name: Magnesium Alginate
- CAS: 37251-44-8
- Catalog: HG-BULK039
- Applications: Pharmaceutical Uses, Health Supplements, Gastrointestinal Health.
Magnesium alginate is a natural, water-soluble compound derived from seaweed. As the magnesium salt of alginic acid, it has numerous applications, primarily within the pharmaceutical and health supplement industries. Alfa Chemistry's magnesium alginate is extracted through advanced processes that ensure high quality and purity, offering reliable solutions for both commercial and research purposes.
Key Features
Solubility
- It easily dissolves in water, forming a viscous gel.
Source
- Extracted from brown seaweed, making it a natural and biodegradable compound.
Chemical Structure
- Composed of long-chain molecules with alternating units of mannuronic acid (M) and guluronic acid (G). The ratio of M/G units may vary depending on the seaweed source, affecting its gel-forming properties.
Technical Data
| Items | Specification |
| Grain size | as the customer required |
| Viscosity | as the customer required |
| Moisture | ≤ 15% |
| pH | 6.0～9.5 |
| Ash content | 8.0～17.0% |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 40 ppm |
| Pb | ≤ 5ppm |
| As | ≤ 2ppm |
Applications
Magnesium alginate offers versatile applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical and health supplement industries:
Pharmaceutical Uses
- Utilized in the formulation of drugs for treating conditions like coronary artery disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The gel-like properties of magnesium alginate help in preventing the irritation caused by stomach acid.
Health Supplements
- It serves as a functional ingredient in dietary supplements, offering potential health benefits such as acid regulation and intestinal protection.
Gastrointestinal Health
- Due to its ability to form viscous gels, magnesium alginate is used as an acid-neutralizing agent and mucosal protector.
Storage and Packaging
- Storage Conditions: Stored in a cool, dry place.
- Packaging: Typically packaged in 25 kg woven or kraft paper bags.
Alfa Chemistry's magnesium alginate is a high-quality, water-soluble natural compound derived from seaweed, primarily used in pharmaceutical formulations and health supplements. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
