Magnesium trisilicate (Mg2Si3O8)-Powder

Characteristic

 

Magnesium trisilicate is an inorganic compound that is used as a food additive. The additive is frequently used by fast food chains to absorb fatty acids and extract impurities formed while frying edible oils. It has good acid neutralizing properties, but the reaction appears too slow to serve as an effective non-prescription antacid.

Chemical formula:Mg₂O₈Si₃

Molar mass:260.857 g/mol

Appearance:White crystals

Odor:Odourless

 

Application

 

Used as a food additive.