Description

Magnesium Acetate is an important inorganic salt with versatile industrial and commercial applications. Its value lies in its role as a source of magnesium ions and as a buffering or precipitating agent in various chemical processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and formulators in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and environmental technology who require a reliable, high-purity chemical intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a buffering agent and a source of magnesium in tablet formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis.
• Textile Industry: Acts as a mordant in dyeing processes to fix colors onto fabrics and as a catalyst in cellulose acetate production.
• Environmental & Water Treatment: Employed in wastewater treatment for phosphate removal and as a deicing agent that is less corrosive than chloride salts.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or precursor in organic synthesis and the production of other magnesium compounds.
• Laboratory & Research: Utilized as a reagent in analytical chemistry and biochemical research for buffer preparation.
• Concrete & Construction: Functions as a concrete setting retarder and surface hardener in specific construction applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Acetate
CAS No.	142-72-3
Molecular Formula	C4H6MgO4 (Anhydrous) / C4H6MgO4·4H2O (Tetrahydrate)
Molecular Weight	142.39 g/mol (Anhydrous) / 214.45 g/mol (Tetrahydrate)
Synonyms	Acetic acid, magnesium salt; Magnesium diacetate; Magnesium ethanoate; MagAc; Magnesium(II) acetate; EINECS 205-554-9; UNII-61LJ12JK9Q
EINECS	205-554-9

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Acetate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including Industrial, Technical, and high-purity Pharmaceutical grades, with specifications tailored to meet specific application requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or changes in composition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as MgO)	≥ 28.0 % (Tetrahydrate) / Contact for details (Anhydrous)
pH (5% solution)	6.5 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 34.0 % (Tetrahydrate) / ≤ 2.0 % (Anhydrous)
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.