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Sigma-Aldrich

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate

ReagentPlus®, ≥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
eCl@ss:
38030409
PubChem Substance ID:
329817920
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

<0.01 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

≥99.0%

form

powder or crystals

pH

5-8 (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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General description

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is hydrated salt of magnesium sulfate. It is hygroscopic in its anhydrous form. It can be used as a hydrophilic additive and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.

Application

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is used:
  • As an effective,catalyst for the condensation of o-phenylenediamine and 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds at room temperature.
  • As a catalyst in the synthesis of tri/tetra-substituted imidazoles from wide range of aromatic aldehydes, benzil, aliphatic and aromatic primary amines and ammonium acetate.
  • In the preparation of amorphous magnesium borates of various composition by interacting with sodium borate decahydrate.

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate may be used as a catalyst for the condensation of o-phenylenediamines with 1,2-dicarbonyl compounds to form phenazine and quinoxaline derivatives. It may also be used as a catalyst along with indium (III) triflate for the synthesis of tri/tetra-substituted imidazoles.

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ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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New conditions for the effective synthesis of tri and tetrasubstituted imidazoles catalysed by recyclable indium (III) triflate and magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.
Karami B, et al.
J. Chem. Res. (M), 38(1), 41-45 (2014)
A facile synthesis of phenazine and quinoxaline (new 1,4-benzo diazine) derivatives using magnesium sulfate heptahydrate as a catalyst.
Karami B and Khodabakhshi S.
J. Serb. Chem. Soc., 76(9), 1191-1198 (2011)
Size-dependent growth of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.
Rousseau RW and Parks RM.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Fundamentals, 20(1), 71-76 (1981)
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
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
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