MAGNESIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
Prepared at the 26th JECFA (1982), published in FNP 25 (1982) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). A group MTDI of 70 mg/kg bw, as phosphorus from all food sources, was established at the 26th JECFA (1982)
SYNONYMS Magnesium phosphate, dibasic; secondary magnesium phosphate; dimagnesium phosphate; INS No. 343(ii).
DEFINITION
Chemical names Magnesium hydrogen orthophosphate trihydrate, magnesium salt of phosphoric acid (1:1)
C.A.S. number 7757-86-0
Chemical formula MgHPO4 · 3H2O
Formula weight 174.33
Assay Not less than 96.0% on the ignited basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Nutrient adjunct, dietary supplement, nutrient agent
