Magnesium Sulfate

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Magnesium Sulfate
• CAS No.: 18939-43-0
• Deprecated CAS: 139939-75-6,849607-35-8,849607-35-8
• Molecular Formula: H2O4 S . Mg
• Molecular Weight: 120.3676
• European Community (EC) Number: 231-298-2,242-691-3,686-508-9
• ICSC Number: 1197
• UNII: ML30MJ2U7I
• DSSTox Substance ID: DTXSID6042105
• Nikkaji Number: J3.103H
• Wikipedia: Magnesium sulfate,Magnesium_sulfate
• Wikidata: Q288266
• NCI Thesaurus Code: C623,C66051
• RXCUI: 6585,1311625
• ChEMBL ID: CHEMBL2021423
• Mol file: 18939-43-0.mol

Synonyms:Heptahydrate Magnesium Sulfate;Magnesium Sulfate;Magnesium Sulfate, Heptahydrate;Sulfate, Magnesium

Chemical Property of Magnesium Sulfate

Chemical Property:

• Melting Point: 1124
• Boiling Point: 330 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Density: g/cm³
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Exact Mass: 119.9367713
• Heavy Atom Count: 6
• Complexity: 62.2

Purity/Quality:

99%, ^*data from raw suppliers

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MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Useful:

• Chemical Classes: Metals -> Metals, Inorganic Compounds
• Canonical SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Mg+2]
• Recent ClinicalTrials: Intravenous Administration of Magnesium Sulfate in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Cases
• Recent EU Clinical Trials: POMPAE trial: Peri-Operative Magnesium infusion to Prevent Atrial fibrillation Evaluated.
• Inhalation Risk: A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered.
• Effects of Short Term Exposure: The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.
• Use Description: Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1), also known as magnesium sulfate, is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications across various fields. In agriculture, it is utilized as a fertilizer supplement to provide essential nutrients, particularly magnesium and sulfur, to plants, promoting healthy growth and improved crop yields. In the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, magnesium sulfate is employed as an electrolyte replenisher in intravenous solutions and a laxative for its osmotic properties. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in chemistry and laboratory work, often used in various chemical reactions, as a drying agent, or in the preparation of buffer solutions. Additionally, in the cosmetics and personal care sector, it is incorporated into bath salts and skincare products due to its potential skin-soothing properties. Its multifaceted contributions underscore its significance in agriculture, healthcare, chemistry, and the beauty industry, serving diverse roles and applications in these fields.