MAGNESIUM L-LACTATE
Prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983), published in FNP 28 (1983) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 23rd JECFA (1979)
SYNONYMS L-Lactic acid magnesium salt, magnesium di-L-lactate, INS No. 329
DEFINITION
Chemical names Magnesium L(-)-2-hydroxypropionate dihydrate
C.A.S. number 18917-93-6
Chemical formula Mg(C3H5O3)2 · 2H2O
Formula weight 238.48
Assay Not less than 97.5% and not more than 101.5% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Buffering agent, dough conditioner, dietary supplement
