Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%

Description

CAS: 16674-78-5 | C4H14MgO8 | 214.45 g/mol

Used as a source of magnesium in biological reactions and as a source of acetate ion in chemical transformations. Acts as an emission control agent in coal combustion process to reduce acid rain. It is involved in glass formation process via the thermal decomposition of solids.

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: 16674-78-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H14MgO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 214.45
• MDL Number: MFCD00149214
• InChI Key: XKPKPGCRSHFTKM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, cromosa, acetic acid, magnesium salt, tetrahydrate, unii-i01g0ejc3b, i01g0ejc3b, magnesium diacetate tetrahydrate, magnesium diethanoate tetrahydrate, acmc-20aklu, magnesiumacetatetetrahydrate, ksc497c8p
• PubChem CID: 134717
• IUPAC Name: magnesium(2+) diacetate tetrahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.[Mg++].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 80°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 98.0-102.0%
• Beilstein: 3730605
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 214.45 (142.39anhydrous)
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White crystals
• Density: 1.454
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	205-554-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only