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Inorganic Salts

Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate AR/ACS

RA001735 CAS 16674-78-5 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA001735
CAS number
16674-78-5
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
(CH3.COO)2Mg.4H2O
Molecular weight
214.45

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Acetic odour —
pH value 7 - 9 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 72 - 75 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.454 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline powder —
Potassium (K) Max 0.005 % %
Sodium (Na) Max 0.005 % %
Strontium (Sr) Max 0.005 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % %
Assay 98 - 102 % %
Substance insoluble in water Max 0.005 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % %
Barium (Ba) Max 0.001 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.01 % %
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.001 % %

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
250 g RA001735-PK-250G