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Magnesium Nitrate

SKU 89966442 CAS 10377-60-3 MgN2O6 MW 148.31 Available on enquiry

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Magnesium nitrate is an inorganic salt composed of magnesium, nitrogen, and oxygen, primarily used as a fertilizer to provide magnesium and nitrogen to plants, as well as in pyrotechnics, explosives, and medical applications. It appears as a hygroscopic, white to yellowish crystalline solid with high solubility in water. This chemical has a CAS number of 10377-60-3, a molecular formula of Mg(NO₃)₂, and a molecular weight of 148.31 g/mol. It must be stored at ambient conditions in a cool, dry place and handled with care due to its hazardous nature, indicated by the signal word "Danger." Molekula supplies magnesium nitrate 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.

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Overview

SKU: 89966442
CAS Number: 10377-60-3
IUPAC Name: magnesium dinitrate
EC Number: 233-826-7
Molecular Formula: MgN2O6
Molecular Weight: 148.31
Exact Mass: 147.9607
SMILES: [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Mg+2]
InChIKey: YIXJRHPUWRPCBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/Mg.2NO3/c;2*2-1(3)4/q+2;2*-1
PubChem CID: 25212

Synonyms

Magnesium dinitrate
Magnesium nitrate(V)
magnesium(2+) ion dinitrate
Magnesium(II) NItrate (1:2)
Magniosan
Mg(NO3)2
MgN2O6
Nitric acid magnesium salt (2:1)
Nitric acid, magnesium salt

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: White cubic crystals
Melting Point: 88.9 °C
Water Solubility: Very soluble in water
Vapour Pressure: 0.494 mmHg at 25 °C (65.2 Pa)

Source: PubChem CID 25212 (HSDB, CAMEO Chemicals)

Frequently asked questions

What is magnesium nitrate commonly used for?

Magnesium nitrate is primarily used as a fertilizer (especially for magnesium-deficient soils), in pyrotechnics, and as a dehydrating agent in the production of concentrated nitric acid.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of magnesium nitrate?

The chemical formula is Mg(NO₃)₂, which can also be written as MgN₂O₆; the commonly encountered hydrated form is Mg(NO₃)₂·6H₂O. The molecular weight is 148.31 g/mol for the anhydrous form.

How should magnesium nitrate be stored?

Store magnesium nitrate in a cool, dry place at ambient temperature, away from incompatible substances like oxidizers or flammable materials.

What grades of magnesium nitrate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies magnesium nitrate in technical/industrial grade and fertilizer grade (anhydrous or hydrated forms).

Can Molekula supply magnesium nitrate in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer magnesium nitrate in bulk (minimum order quantities vary by grade; contact us for specific details).

What documentation comes with a magnesium nitrate order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and packing list for compliance and safety.

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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.