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Magnesium sulfate, anhydrous, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA3333736
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Magnesium sulfate is suitable for sensitive molecular biology applications. It used as a component of bath salts and beauty product. It is utilized by the athletes to soothe sore muscles and effective in the removal of splinters. It is commonly used as a desiccant in organic synthesis due to its affinity for water. It acts as a brewing salt in beer production to adjust the ion content of the brewing water as well as enhance enzyme action. It plays a vital role as an antidote for barium chloride poisoning. . It is useful in controlling seizures associated with epilepsy, glomerulonephritis, or hypothyroidism.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

7487-88-9

Molecular Formula

MgO4S

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

120.36

MDL Number

MFCD00011110

InChI Key

CSNNHWWHGAXBCP-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Synonym

magnesium sulfate, magnesium sulphate, magnesium sulfate anhydrous, sulfuric acid magnesium salt 1:1, bitter salt, sal angalis, magnesium sulfate 1:1, mgso4, sal de sedlitz, tomix ot

PubChem CID

24083

ChEBI

CHEBI:32599

SMILES

[Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point

1124°C (decomposition)

Physical Form

Powder

Quantity

500 g

Assay Percent Range

99.5% min

Solubility Information

Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,glycerol. Insoluble in acetone.

IUPAC Name

magnesium(2+) sulfate

Formula Weight

120.37

Sensitivity

Hygroscopic

Density

2.66 g/mL

Chemical Name or Material

Magnesium sulfate, anhydrous, anhydrous

EINECSNumber

231-298-2

RTECSNumber

OM4500000

TSCA

Yes

storageNote1

Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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