Magnesium carbonate

• CAS: 546-93-0
• Catalog Number: ACM546930-4
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 84.31g/mol
• Molecular Formula: CH2MgO3++
• Description: Magnesium carbonate occurs as light, white-colored friable masses or as a bulky, white-colored powder. It has a slightly earthy taste and is odorless but, since it has a high absorptive ability, magnesium carbonate can absorb odors.
• Synonyms: carbonicacid,magnesiumsalt;Carbonicacid,magnesiumsalt(1:1);ci77713;DCI Light Magnesium Carbonate;dcilightmagnesiumcarbonate;destab;Elastocarb tech light, heavy;Elastocarb UF
• IUPAC Name: magnesium carbonate
• Boiling Point: 333.6ºC at 760mmHg
• Melting Point: 990°C
• Flash Point: 169.8°C
• Density: 2.95g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in Water, acid, acetone
• Appearance: White crystalline solid or crystalline powder
• Application: Magnesium carbonate, also known as chalk, is a versatile compound with various uses. It serves as an anticaking agent and general purpose food additive, providing alkalinity to water and functioning as an alkali in sour cream, butter, and canned peas. Additionally, it is used as an anticaking agent in table salt and dry mixes, as well as a filling agent in dental impression materials. In pharmaceuticals, it is a key ingredient in magnesium citrate and is utilized as a desiccant to prevent caking in hydroscopic products like table salt. Furthermore, magnesium carbonate is used in rubber reinforcement, inks, glass, and cosmetics, showcasing its diverse range of applications.
• Assay: 0.99
• Color/Form: White
• EC Number: 231-817-2
• Exact Mass: 85.98540
• Form: Powder
• MDL Number: MFCD00151022
• Morphology: spherical (rough)
• Packaging: 25 kg/DRUMS
• Particle Size: 2-3 μm
• Safety Description: 24/25-22
• Size Range: 2-5 μm
• True Density: 3.0 g/cm³

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Magnesium carbonate?

The molecular formula of Magnesium carbonate is MgCO3.

What is the molecular weight of Magnesium carbonate?

The molecular weight of Magnesium carbonate is 84.31 g/mol.

What are the synonyms for Magnesium carbonate?

The synonyms for Magnesium carbonate are MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, Magnesite, and Carbonic acid, magnesium salt.

What is the role of Magnesium carbonate?

Magnesium carbonate has a role as an antacid and a fertilizer.

What is the IUPAC Name of Magnesium carbonate?

The IUPAC name of Magnesium carbonate is magnesium;carbonate.

What is the InChIKey of Magnesium carbonate?

The InChIKey of Magnesium carbonate is ZLNQQNXFFQJAID-UHFFFAOYSA-L.

What is the CAS number of Magnesium carbonate?

The CAS number of Magnesium carbonate is 546-93-0.

What is the EC number of Magnesium carbonate?

The EC number of Magnesium carbonate is 208-915-9.

What is the ChEMBL ID of Magnesium carbonate?

The ChEMBL ID of Magnesium carbonate is CHEMBL1200736.

What is the RTECS Number of Magnesium carbonate?

The RTECS Number of Magnesium carbonate is OM2470000.