Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate

Cas 16674-78-5

Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Cas 16674-78-5

Chemical Properties Of Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Cas 16674-78-5

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate (MF: C4H14MgO8 MW: 104.39)is a colorless or white hygroscopic crystalline solid with a faint acetic odor. It is highly soluble in water and ethanol, and its aqueous solution is nearly neutral to weakly acidic. It loses crystal water at 100°C and decomposes into magnesium oxide at high temperatures.

Product Description Of Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Cas 16674-78-5

ItemSpecification
Melting Point72–75°C (loses water at ~80°C)
Boiling PointN/A
Density1.454 g/cm³
Flash Point40°C
OdorFaint acetic acid smell
PH Value6.1 (50 g/L, H₂O, 20°C)
Solubility1200 g/L (15°C in water); soluble in ethanol.
StabilityStable at room temperature; deliquescent in moist air.

Product Application Of Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Cas 16674-78-5

  1. Analytical Chemistry: Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate is used as a precipitant and ash aid for sodium determination and sample digestion.
  2. Organic Synthesis: Acts as a mild Lewis acid catalyst for esterification, transesterification, and condensation reactions.
  3. Material Industry: Serves as a precursor for nanometer magnesium oxide and a catalyst for biodegradable polymer (PLA) synthesis.
  4. Agriculture & Feed: Provides magnesium as a plant nutrient and feed additive to promote growth.
  5. Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate is used as a magnesium supplement and cosmetic ingredient.
  6. Other Industrial Uses: Applied as a textile mordant, concrete hardening accelerator, and de-icing agent.
Packaging Method Of Magnesium Acetate Tetrahydrate Cas 16674-78-5
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