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M2545

Sigma-Aldrich

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate

BioXtra, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid magnesium salt

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3COO)2Mg · 4H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
214.45
Beilstein:
3730605
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
eCl@ss:
39021909
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

product line

BioXtra

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

solid

impurities

≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.005% Insoluble matter

mp

72-75 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 1 M, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%

cation traces

Al: ≤0.002%
Ba: ≤0.001%
Ca: ≤0.002%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mn: ≤0.005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.005%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Sr: ≤0.005%
Zn: ≤0.001%

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.CC(=O)O[Mg]OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/2C2H4O2.Mg.4H2O/c2*1-2(3)4;;;;;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);;4*1H2/q;;+2;;;;/p-2

InChI key

XKPKPGCRSHFTKM-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application


  • Synthesis and application of SiO2-MgO coated MWCNTs: Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate was utilized in the synthesis of SiO2-MgO coatings on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). This method showcases the versatility of magnesium acetate as a precursor in creating advanced materials for potential applications in molecular biology and biochemical research, enhancing the performance of functional materials in various scientific assays (Nemeth et al., 2019).

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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