Magnesium L-threonate

Magnesium L-threonate is a magnesium salt of L-threonic acid having the formula Mg(C4H7O5)2.[1]

Magnesium L-threonate
Names
IUPAC name
Magnesium bis[(2R,3S)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate]
Other names
MgT
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/2C4H8O5.Mg/c2*5-1-2(6)3(7)4(8)9;/h2*2-3,5-7H,1H2,(H,8,9);/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,3+;/m00./s1 ☒N
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  • InChI=1/2C4H8O5.Mg/c2*5-1-2(6)3(7)4(8)9;/h2*2-3,5-7H,1H2,(H,8,9);/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,3+;/m00./s1
    Key: YVJOHOWNFPQSPP-HSLCKNDHBH
  • [O-]C([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO)=O.[O-]C([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO)=O.[Mg2+]
Properties
C8H14MgO10
Molar mass 294.495 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

One animal study reported that magnesium L-threonate administered to rats boosts their cognitive abilities.[2][3]

References
  1. Gao Sheng-Li;Yang Xu-Wu;Chen San-Ping;Ju Zhan-Feng (2002). "Synthesis and Standard Enthalpy of Formation of Magnesium L-Threonate". Acta Phys. -Chim. Sin. 18 (11): 994–997. doi:10.3866/PKU.WHXB20021107.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. "Magnesium Supplement Helps Boost Brainpower". Science Daily. February 2, 2010.
  3. Inna Slutsky, Nashat Abumaria, Long-Jun Wu, Chao Huang, Ling Zhang, Bo Li, Xiang Zhao, Arvind Govindarajan, Ming-Gao Zhao, Min Zhuo, Susumu Tonegawa, and Guosong Liu (2010). "Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium". Neuron. 65 (2): 165–177. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2009.12.026. PMID 20152124. S2CID 8334436.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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