| Formula / Notation | MgO4S |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7487-88-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 120.37 |
| Melting Point | 1124 °C (decomposition) |
| Density | 2.66 g/cu cm |
| Solubility | 710 mg/mL |
| Appearance | Other Solid; Liquid, Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Liquid; NKRA |
| Also Known As | 7487-88-9; Magnesium sulfate anhydrous; MgSO4; Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1); Magnesiumsulfat; Magnesium sulfate (1:1); Sal Angalis; Sal De sedlitz; Tomix OT; Sulfuric acid magnesium salt |
| Category | Salts |
What is Magnesium sulfate?
Magnesium sulfate is a magnesium salt having sulfate as the counterion. It has a role as a fertilizer, an analgesic, a cardiovascular drug, an anticonvulsant, an anti-arrhythmia drug, a calcium channel blocker, an anaesthetic and a tocolytic agent. It is an organic magnesium salt, a magnesium salt and a metal sulfate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: magnesium sulfate
Other Names / Synonyms: 7487-88-9; Magnesium sulfate anhydrous; MgSO4; Sulfuric acid magnesium salt (1:1); Magnesiumsulfat; Magnesium sulfate (1:1); Sal Angalis; Sal De sedlitz; Tomix OT; Sulfuric acid magnesium salt
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1124 °C (decomposition) |
| Density | 2.66 g/cu cm |
| Molecular Weight | 120.37 |
| Solubility | 710 mg/mL |
| Appearance | Other Solid; Liquid, Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Dry Powder, Liquid; NKRA |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnesium sulfate is a magnesium salt having sulfate as the counterion. It has a role as a fertilizer, an analgesic, a cardiovascular drug, an anticonvulsant, an anti-arrhythmia drug, a calcium channel blocker, an anaesthetic and a tocolytic agent. It is an organic magnesium salt, a magnesium salt and a metal sulfate.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Magnesium sulfate is: MgO4S