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FORMULA
Mg(CH₃COO)₂
CAS# 142-72-3
DESCRIPTION
Anhydrous magnesium acetate has the chemical formula Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂ and in its hydrated form, magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, it has the chemical formula Mg(CH₃COO)₂ • 4H₂O. In this compound magnesium has an oxidation state of 2⁺. Magnesium acetate is the magnesium salt of acetic acid.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Formula: Mg(CH₃COO)₂
Molar mass: 142.394 g/mol
Solubility in water: Soluble
Density: 1.45 g/cm3
Melting point: 80 °C (176 °F; 353 K) (tetrahydrate)
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image; Interactive image
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −116.0·10−6 cm3/mol (+4 H2O
STRENGTHS & GRADES
Quality Level 200
grade for molecular biology
assay ≥99%
form solid
mp 72-75 °C (lit.)
solubility 1% acetic acid: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless
anion traces chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%
