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Sigma-Aldrich

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate

SAJ first grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Epsom salts

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Linear Formula:
MgSO4 · 7H2O
CAS Number:
10034-99-8
Molecular Weight:
246.47
EC Number:
231-298-2
MDL number:
MFCD00149785
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329751793

grade

SAJ first grade

vapor density

<0.01 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

form

fine crystals

availability

available only in Japan

pH

5.0-8.0 (50 g/L)

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Mg.H2O4S.7H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2/q+2;;;;;;;;/p-2

InChI key

WRUGWIBCXHJTDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Ran D Goldman et al.
Pediatrics, 132(6), e1634-e1641 (2013-11-28)
Vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs) are the most common complication of sickle cell disease in children. Treatment with magnesium seems to improve cellular hydration and may result in reduced vaso-occlusion. This study aimed to determine if intravenous (IV) magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) reduces
D H Salinger et al.
BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 120(7), 894-900 (2013-03-28)
To compare magnesium sulphate concentrations achieved by intramuscular and intravenous regimens used for the prevention of eclampsia. Low-resource obstetric hospitals in Nagpur and Vellore, India. Pregnant women at risk for eclampsia due to hypertensive disease. A pharmacokinetic study was performed
Karen J Gibbins et al.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 121(2 Pt 1), 235-240 (2013-01-25)
Clinical trials support the efficacy and safety of magnesium sulfate for cerebral palsy prevention. We evaluated the implementation of a clinical protocol for the use of magnesium for cerebral palsy prevention in our large women's hospital, focusing on uptake, indications
A P Morrison et al.
British journal of anaesthesia, 110(5), 702-712 (2013-03-28)
Spinal anaesthesia is the primary anaesthetic technique for many types of surgery. Adjuncts to the local anaesthetics (LA) used in spinal anaesthesia can exhibit undesirable side-effects, limiting their use, but magnesium may have advantages in this respect. We sought randomized
Chris Chin
Artificial organs, 37(1), 100-102 (2013-01-12)
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is relatively common and there are treatment options for virtually every form of CHD. With good care, the majority of babies can survive to adulthood; however, CHD remains a significant cause of death in infancy and
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