Manganese(II) citrate

Chemical properties

Manganese(II) citrate is white powder. Soluble in water in the presence of sodium citrate. Combustible.

The Uses of Manganese(II) citrate

Feed additive, food additive, and dietary supplement.

The Uses of Manganese(II) citrate

Manganese Citrate is a nutrient supplement that is a pale orange or pinkish white powder. It is obtained by precipitating manganese carbonate from manganese sulfate and sodium carbonate solutions. The filtered and washed precipitate is digested first with sufficient citric acid solutions to form manganous citrate and then with sodium citrate to complete the reaction. It is used in baked goods, nonalcoholic beverages, dairy product analogs, fish products, and poultry products. The ingredient may be used in infant formulas.

Safety Profile

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.