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

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: 1124°C (decomposition)
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 99.5% min
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol,glycerol. Insoluble in acetone.
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;sulfate
• Formula Weight: 120.37
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.66 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium sulfate, anhydrous, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	231-298-2
RTECSNumber	OM4500000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only