| Chemistry name: | magnesium glycerinophosphate |
| M Formula: | CH2(OH)CH(OH)CH2OP(O)O2Mg |
| Properties: | |
| Colorless powder. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol. Combustible. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Action of glycerophosphoric acid on magnesium hydroxide. | |
| Use: | |
| Food additive; plasticizer. | |