Magnesium sulfate hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.997% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 22189-08-8 | MgO4S | 120.36 g/mol

Magnesium sulfate is used as an anticonvulsant, a cathartic, and an electrolyte replenisher in the treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. 

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: 22189-08-8
• Molecular Formula: MgO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.36
• MDL Number: MFCD00149787
• 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
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;sulfate
• SMILES: [Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Aggregates
• Quantity: 50 g
• Merck Index: 14,5691
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (360mg/ml at 20°C),ether (11.6mg/ml at 18°C),alcohol,and glycerin. Insoluble in acetone.
• Formula Weight: 120.37 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99.997%
• Grade: Puratronic™
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 1.68 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium sulfate hydrate

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only