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Magnesium sulfate , AR,99.0% , 10034-99-8

Synonym(s):
bitter salt, epsom salt, sulfuric acid magnesium salt heptahydrate;Epsom salts;Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate;Sulfuric Acid Magnesium Salt, Heptahydrate, Epsom Salts

CAS NO.:10034-99-8

Empirical Formula: Mg.O4S.7H2O

Molecular Weight: 246.47

MDL number: MFCD00149785

EINECS: 600-073-4

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 1124°C
Density  2.66
vapor density  <0.01 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
storage temp.  Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form  Solid
color  White
Specific Gravity 1.68
PH 5.0-8.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O)
Water Solubility  Soluble in in water and acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerol.
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.010
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.010
Merck  14,5691
Dielectric constant 8.2(Ambient)
Stability: Stable. Non-flammable. May slowly deteriorate in contact with air.
InChIKey WRUGWIBCXHJTDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
LogP -1.031 (est)

Description and Uses

In addition to its use in foods as a flavor enhancer, nutrient supplement and processing aid, magnesium sulfate (as Epsom salt) is employed in over-the-counter preparations as a laxative. As a legend (prescription drug) it has been used as an anticonvulsant and electrolyte replenisher.

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate has been used:

  • as a component in Kreb′s Ringer buffer
  • as a component in minimal medium to culture Ralstonia solanacearum
  • in the preparation of maceration solution for Lamb′s lettuce cell isolation and isotonic glucose buffer

Safety

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  24/25-36-26
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  OM4508000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  28332100
Toxicity man,TDLo,oral,183mg/kg/4H-I (183mg/kg),GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA",Journal of Toxicology, Clinical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 107, 1983.

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