| Mol. Formula | Mg(CH3COO2)2. 4H2O |
|---|---|
| Mol. Wt. | 214.5 g/mol |
| CAS No. | 16674-78-5 |
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Characters | Colorless crystals or white, crystalline powder. |
| Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
A) Dissolve about 100 mg in 2 ml of water. Add 1 ml of dilute ammonia and heat. A white precipitate is formed that dissolves slowly on addition of 5 ml of ammonium chloride solution. Add 1 ml of disodium hydrogen phosphate solution. A white crystalline precipitate is formed. B) It gives reaction of acetates. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water and in alcohol. |
| pH | Between 7.5 to 8.5 |
| Chloride | Not more than 330ppm |
| Nitrate | Maximum 3ppm |
| Sulphate | Maximum 600ppm |
| Aluminum | Maximum 1ppm |
| Calcium | Maximum 100ppm |
| Heavy metal | Maximum 40ppm |
| Water content | 33% to 35% |
| Assay | Not less than 98.0 per cent to 101.0 per cent of magnesium acetate |
Remarks: The material complies as per above specification.
Uses: Magnesium acetate is the magnesium salt of acetic acid. It is deliquescent and upon heating, it decomposes to form magnesium oxide. Magnesium acetate is commonly used as a source of magnesium in biological reactions.
Packing: 25 kg HDPE Bags/HDPE Drum.
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