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Magnesium acetate, 1M aq. soln.

Catalog No. AAJ60041AD
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Quantity:
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100 mL

Description

CAS: 142-72-3 | C4H6MgO4 | 142.393 g/mol

Magnesium acetate is used in molecular biology applications such as batch in vitro transcription of RNA and the crystallization of transcription factor:DNA complexes and proteins via the sitting-drop vapor-diffusion method. Also used as a buffer and to detect sodium and as a catalyst for sulfuric acid.

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Applications
Magnesium acetate is used in molecular biology applications such as batch in vitro transcription of RNA and the crystallization of transcription factor:DNA complexes and proteins via the sitting-drop vapor-diffusion method. Also used as a buffer and to detect sodium and as a catalyst for sulfuric acid.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.

Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 142-72-3
Molecular Formula C4H6MgO4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 142.393
MDL Number MFCD00003539
InChI Key UEGPKNKPLBYCNK-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym magnesium acetate, magnesium diacetate, cromosan, acetic acid, magnesium salt, mg acetate, magnesium di acetate, nu-mag, unii-0e95jzy48k, ccris 7883, acetic acid, magnesium salt 2:1
PubChem CID 8896
ChEBI CHEBI:62964
IUPAC Name magnesium;diacetate
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Mg+2]

Specifications

Physical Form Liquid
Quantity 50 mL
Linear Formula Mg(CH3COO)2
Solubility Information Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
Formula Weight 142.39
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) 1M aq. soln.
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium acetate

Safety and Handling

TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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