Magnesium lactate, the magnesium salt of lactic acid.
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E number | E329 (antioxidants, ...) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.038.777 |
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Formula | C6H10MgO6 |
Molar mass | 202.445 g·mol−1 |
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Solubility in water | 77.6[1]mg/mL |
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Magnesium lactate can be used as a mineral supplement to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood.[2][3]
Magnesium lactate may help treat leg muscle cramps in pregnancy.[4]
As a food additive, it has the E number E329 and is used in food and beverages as an acidity regulator.[5]