M5421
Magnesium hydroxide
BioXtra, ≥95%
Synonym(s):
Magnesium dihydroxide, Mg(OH)2
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Linear Formula:
Mg(OH)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
58.32
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
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Assay
≥95%
impurities
≤0.01% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter
mp
350 °C (lit.)
solubility
5 M HCl: 0.1 M, clear, yellow
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.5%
cation traces
Al: ≤0.02%
Ca: ≤0.7%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.02%
K: ≤0.005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.05%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.002%
SMILES string
O[Mg]O
InChI
1S/Mg.2H2O/h;2*1H2/q+2;;/p-2
InChI key
VTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Application
Magnesium hydroxide has been used in the synthesis of brucite.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Magnesium hydroxide is a flame retardant. Magnesium hydroxide is commonly used as an antacid which has a long-lasting effect. The liquid formulation of magnesium hydroxide is called milk of magnesia. It is used as a laxative. It is used in the treatment of diarrhea along with aluminium hydroxide. The naturally occurring form of magnesium hydroxide is brucite.
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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