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Magnesium Oxide

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Magnesium oxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
MgO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
40.30
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

API family

magnesium oxide

packaging

pkg of 500 mg

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

2852 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecules)

format

neat

SMILES string

O=[Mg]

InChI

1S/Mg.O

InChI key

CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis.

Application

Magnesium Oxide USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Magnesium Oxide Capsules
  • Magnesium Oxide Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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