Using Magnesium Gluconate in Food & Feed Raw Materials: a few gates to clear first
Magnesium Gluconate (CAS 59625-89-7) isn't a “buy and it works” material. In Food & Feed Raw Materials, its compatibility with the rest of the system and the dosing rhythm usually matter more than the nominal assay.
Basic specifications
| Name | Magnesium Gluconate |
|---|---|
| English name | Magnesium Gluconate |
| CAS No. | 59625-89-7 |
| Formula | C12H26MgO16 |
| Molecular weight | 450.11 g/mol |
| Applications | Food & Feed Raw Materials |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C12H26MgO16, molecular weight 450.11 g/mol, CAS 59625-89-7, boiling point 673 °C. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Starting with the mechanism
Bottom line first, then the why:In Food & Feed Raw Materials, the first split for Magnesium Gluconate (CAS 59625-89-7) is 'industrial grade' vs 'food / feed grade' — they are not interchangeable. Food and feed grades carry stricter statutory limits on heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residues, usually backed by corresponding licences and test reports. Regulatory grade and traceability come before the assay figure. Comparable grades:
- Magnesium Glycinate (CAS 14783-68-7):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium Glycerophosphate (CAS 927-20-8):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium Citrate Nonahydrate (CAS 153531-96-5):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium Citrate Anhydrous (CAS 3344-18-1):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium L-Threonate (CAS 778571-57-6):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium Gluconate Granules (CAS 3632-91-5):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium Lactate (CAS 18917-93-6):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Magnesium Orotate (CAS 34717-03-8):a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Thinking through the choice
- The one I weigh most: Confirm the required grade (food / feed / industrial) — never substitute industrial for food or feed use.
- Request and verify test reports for heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residual solvents against the applicable standard or customer spec.
- Mind moisture-proof, contamination-free packaging and transport to avoid drift on arrival.
- Retain samples of critical lots and keep incoming-inspection records for traceability and retest.
A few common pitfalls
Using industrial grade in place of food / feed grade: statutory limits differ and mixing them triggers compliance and safety risk.
Watching assay but ignoring traceability: without the correct grade's test report, even high purity cannot enter the food / feed chain.
Loose storage and transport: moisture or cross-contamination can make a compliant lot fail on arrival.
A few things people ask
Where is Magnesium Gluconate used in Food & Feed Raw Materials?
As a common raw material it serves nutritional fortification, stabilisation or process aid; the exact use depends on the finished product and regulatory grade.
Which grade and documents should I confirm when sourcing Magnesium Gluconate?
State food / feed grade requirements and verify safety indicators (heavy metals, microbes) test reports against the applicable standard or customer spec.
Can industrial grade be used as food / feed grade?
No. Products here are supplied for industrial and research use; food or feed use requires the correct grade with full compliance documentation.
Related products worth a look
- Magnesium Glycinate (CAS 14783-68-7)
- Magnesium Glycerophosphate (CAS 927-20-8)
- Magnesium Citrate Nonahydrate (CAS 153531-96-5)
- Magnesium Citrate Anhydrous (CAS 3344-18-1)
- Magnesium L-Threonate (CAS 778571-57-6)
- Magnesium Gluconate Granules (CAS 3632-91-5)
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How to get files & a quote
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
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Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.