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Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate

CAS #: 16674-78-5
Linear Formula:
Mg(C2H3O2)2•4H2O
MDL Number
MFCD00149214
EC No.:
205-554-9

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Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula C4H14MgO8
Molecular Weight 214.45
Appearance White Powder
Melting Point 72-75 °C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 1.454 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O Soluble
Exact Mass 214.053909 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 214.053909 g/mol
Charge 0

Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes N/A
Risk Codes N/A
Safety Statements N/A
RTECS Number AI5600000
Transport Information NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

About Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate

Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate is a moderately water soluble crystalline Magnesium source that decomposes to Magnesium oxide on heating. It is generally immediately available in most volumes. All metallic acetates are inorganic salts containing a metal cation and the acetate anion, a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of two carbon atoms ionically bound to three hydrogen and two oxygen atoms (Symbol: CH3COO) for a total formula weight of 59.05. Acetates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds, catalysts, and nanoscale materials. We also produce Magnesium Acetate Solution. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Acetic acid, magnesium salt tetrahydrate, Magnesium Diacetate Tetrahydrate, Magnesium diethanoate tetrahydrate

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Mg(C2H3O2)2•4H2O
Pubchem CID 134717
MDL Number MFCD00149214
EC No. 205-554-9
IUPAC Name magnesium; diacetate; tetrahydrate
Beilstein/Reaxys No. 3730605
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].O.O.O.O.[Mg+2]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Mg.4H2O/c2*1-2(3)4;;;;;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);;4*1H2/q;;+2;;;;/p-2
InchI Key XKPKPGCRSHFTKM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

Magnesium Bohr ModelSee more Magnesium products. Magnesium (atomic symbol: Mg, atomic number: 12) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 3 element with an atomic mass of 24.3050. The number of electrons in each of Magnesium's shells is [2, 8, 2] and its electron configuration is [Ne] 3s2. The magnesium atom has a radius of 160 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 173 pm. Magnesium was discovered by Joseph Black in 1775 and first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust and the fourth most common element in the earth as a whole. Elemental MagnesiumIn its elemental form, magnesium has a shiny grey metallic appearance and is an extremely reactive. It is can be found in minerals such as brucite, carnallite, dolomite, magnesite, olivine and talc. Commercially, magnesium is primarily used in the creation of strong and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloys, which have numerous advantages in industrial applications. The name "Magnesium" originates from a Greek district in Thessaly called Magnesia.