Magnesium oxide, 99.95% (metals basis)

Description

Used as a laboratory reagent, and a reference white color for colorimetry. Magneisum oxide microspheres is used for enrichment method of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It is also used in groundwater studies. | CAS: 1309-48-4 | MgO | 40.30 g/mol

Magnesium oxide is used as a laboratory reagent, and a good reference white color for colorimetry. Magneisum oxide microspheres is used for enrichment method of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It is also used in groundwater studies.

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: 1309-48-4
• Molecular Formula: MgO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 40.30
• MDL Number: MFCD00011109
• InChI Key: CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: magnesium oxide, magnesia, seawater magnesia, causmag, granmag, maglite, periclase, seasorb, animag
• PubChem CID: 14792
• IUPAC Name: oxomagnesium
• SMILES: O=[Mg]

• Boiling Point: 3600°C
• Melting Point: 2852°C
• Physical Form: Fused Lump
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in HCl and dilute acids. Insoluble in water and ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 40.3
• Percent Purity: 99.95%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.736
• Specific Gravity: 3.58
• Density: 3.58
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium oxide

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-171-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only