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Magnesium carbonate heavy
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Magnesium carbonate heavy is a white, odorless powder used primarily as an anti-caking agent, food additive, and pharmaceutical excipient. It has the molecular formula MgCO3 and a molecular weight of 84.31. This product is stored at ambient temperatures and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Magnesium carbonate heavy from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90023536
- CAS Number
- 546-93-0
- IUPAC Name
- magnesium carbonate
- EC Number
- 208-915-9
- Molecular Formula
- MgCO3
- Molecular Weight
- 84.31
- Exact Mass
- 83.9698
- SMILES
- C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Mg+2]
- InChIKey
- ZLNQQNXFFQJAID-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CH2O3.Mg/c2-1(3)4;/h(H2,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
- PubChem CID
- 11029
Synonyms
- Apolda
- Carbonate magnesium
- Carbonic acid, magnesium salt (1:1)
- Destab
- Kimboshi
- Magfy
- Magmaster
- Magnesite
- MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
- Magnesium carbonate anhydrous
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Light, bulky, white powder
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 990 °C
- Density
- 2.95 (relative, water = 1)
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Insoluble in alcohol; soluble in acids
- Vapour Pressure
- 0 mmHg (approx)
- Refractive Index
- 1.536
Source: PubChem CID 11029 (HSDB, ICSC, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))
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Frequently asked questions
What is Magnesium carbonate heavy used for?
Magnesium carbonate heavy is commonly used as a food additive, an antacid, or as a filler and pigment in various industrial applications.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is MgCO3 and the molecular weight is 84.31 g/mol.
How should Magnesium carbonate heavy be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperatures.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Magnesium carbonate heavy in bulk quantities to meet your specific requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What is the CAS number for Magnesium carbonate heavy?
The CAS number for this product is 546-93-0.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.